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Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 22:51:46 -0400 (EDT)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #675
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Date: Tue, 20 Apr 1999 21:12:04 -0400 (EDT)
From: mary sue burnett <msb@wam.umd.edu>
Subject: suggested useful additional info for job postings
Dear Pubyac,
I have some ideas for additional information for job postings that
might be of use to job hunters. The location of the job in the subject
line is useful as job hunters (especially soon-to-be graduates such as
myself) may save email job postings before they respond to them. Once
saved, their index of saved mail may only give the subject line. So each
email job posting must then be reviewed one by one to see where it is
located. If there is a website for the library, that might be useful to
include as well. Job hunters might want to research the library in
question first before applying. Also, information about the place where
the library is located is always helpful. (Or perhaps a website address
where more information about the community can be found?) Personally, I
would like to see if the community has access to public transportation.
For someone who doesn't have a car, that is important information.
Mary Sue Burnett
College of Library and Information Services
University of Maryland College Park
msb@wam.umd.edu
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Date: Tue, 20 Apr 1999 23:17:35 -0400
From: Sue Erdman <erdman@epix.net>
Subject: Re: Safe Place
> I attended a workshop today on young adult services and the speaker
> mentioned how she frequently asks her local district attorney legal
> questions when she sees the attorney using the library. This attorney told
> her that the two LEAST SAFE places for kids are playgrounds and libraries.
> While I doubt we can ever distill the thought in everyone that the library
> is a nice, quiet, safe place for children, we do need to educate those we
> can that leaving their children unattended is not a good idea. While we all
> would like for our libraries to be safe for everyone, the sad truth is they
> aren't. Perhaps I'm just a little too cynical this evening after watching
> the news coverage on the school shootings in Colorado earlier today.
- --
Sue Erdman
Mechanicsburg Area Public Library
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Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 08:11:37 -0400
From: Jan Chapman <jan@thechief.com>
Subject: Re: Library School
I am currently completing my MLS degree and worked in a public library prior to
entering graduate school for
my MLS. I confess that I felt as Andrea does before I began the LIS program. I
realized, however, after
taking a couple of courses, that although I had practical on the job experience
in some areas of public
library service, I had little knowledge of other fundamental areas of
librarianship, such as the collection
development process, and therefore my coursework was an essential part of my
education as a librarian.
Perhaps the most important aspect of my education was in the area of the
fundamental ethics of
librarianship, i.e., why it was so important for the public library to provide
equal access to all members
of society.
I could go on for quite some time naming all the skills (many of them immensely
practical) that I learned in
library school, but suffice it to say that I feel this degree is essential to
being a first rate librarian.
I have compared librarians without an MLS degree with librarians with an MLS
degree, and I feel that the
librarians with the MLS degree have a distinct advantage in knowledge and
skills. Knowledge without
experience is useless, but on the other hand, experience without knowledge is
equally useless. Both are
necessary to do the job. I'd also like to point out that my education as a
librarian is by no means
complete, even with the required MLS degree. IMHO, the best librarians continue
their education with
workshops, seminars, and coursework to keep their knowledge and skills up to
date.
Jan Chapman
Kent State University MLS degree candidate (May, 1999)
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"A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by
little statesmen and philosophers and divines."
Ralph Waldo Emerson, from Self Reliance
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Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 09:18:21 -0400
From: "Stow-Munroe Falls Library, Children's Room" <stowkids@oplin.lib.oh.us>
Subject: Re: Need info: Programs and Relationships in Community
We are very active within our community and have developed many
relationships. I co-chair a community-wide coalition that brings together
people who help families, individuals and businesses deal with stress and
other wellness issues. We also sit on the Superintendant's Wellness
committee which oversees the districts wellness/health programs and works
with the community to implement it. The schools are in the process of
instituting a character development program and have established a
community steering committee(which we sit on) to develop community-wide
activities to support this effort. I work with the county Children's
Services Board on their annual month of activities to highlight issues
surrounding child abuse and family relationships.Our director works
closely with the Chamber of Commerce and we have provided space for
internet trainings and helped start their bi-annual community showcase.
We have received grants to provide a variety of services and support to
the adult basic education and english as second language programs in the
community. I work with the local educational cooperative and provide
programs for the pregnant and parenting teens classes.
This is a sample of what we do. If you have any questions let me know
Carolyn Burrier
Head Children's Services
Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library
Stow, OH
stowkids@oplin.lib.oh.us
Steph Fruhling wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I am looking for information/descriptions about various relationships
> libraries have within the community. I am specifically looking for
> relationships and projects with other agencies, foundations, local
> governments and institutions. I am also interested in relationships
> with other libraries. What creative approaches to using the public
> library as a vital center of the community are going on out there?
>
> Much thanks!
>
> Stephanie Fruhling
> Library Assistant
> Hudson Public Library, Hudson, Iowa
> Fruhling@uni.edu
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Date: Tue, 20 Apr 1999 23:11:34 EDT
From: Naughyde@aol.com
Subject: re: computers & kids
Charlene Noll <hslkids@yahoo.com wrote
< It appears that children are being introduced to computers at a
younger and younger age. With this in mind, is there anyone finding a
direct link with this and the behavior of children during storytimes?>
A few years back Christine Miler and Mary Voors wrote a great article for
JOYS about using computer DURING story hour.
I plan on incorporating their ideas this year when I do guest storyhours
during Summer Reading. Also, we wrote into our PBS/ALA Arthur grant (which
everyone else applied for as well I am sure) money to buy the interactive
Arthur cd-roms to be used during presentatioins/storytimes. I don't think it
is a case of "if you can't beat them, join them', but rather just one
method
to integrate technology into all aspects of youth services.
patrick jones
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What's So Scary About R.L. Stine? Find out the answer at:
http://members.aol.com/naughyde/rlstine.htm
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Date: Tue, 20 Apr 1999 22:06:07 -0400
From: Lorie <odonnell@borg.com>
Subject: Re: question about checkout out books without card
Jana,
In our library, unless a patron is known personally and verifyably by a
staff member woh is present, they MUST show ID if they do not have their
card with them Liability is too great elsewise.
Lorie
Jana Fine wrote:
> Our library staff check out books to patrons without a library card.
>
- --
Lorie O'Donnell
odonnell@borg.com
"All that is, comes from the mind; it is based
on the mind, it is fashioned by the mind." from The Pali Canon
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Date: Tue, 20 Apr 1999 22:46:05 -0400
From: "Earl and Kirsten Martindale" <earlmart@bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: PUBYAC moderator is OK
Can anyone think of a way we PUBYACCERS can show some support here? I
envision kids in this community being afraid of school libraries for some
time to come. I'd be glad to coordinate a project if anyone wants to get
involved.
Kirsten Martindale
Buford, GA
earlmart@bellsouth.net
P.S. Shannon, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your community.
Thanks for letting us know you were OK.
- ----- Original Message -----
> Dear PUBYAC,
>
> I've had a few calls from around the country because people are seeing
> and hearing about Columbine library as being the site of the shootings in
> Littleton Colorado. Please note that this is NOT at the Columbine PUBLIC
> library, but at the Columbine HIGH school, particularly in their library
> and cafeteria. My public library is 1/4 mile from that school, and we've
> spent the day making lists of kids who are safe in an effort to reunite
> desperate parents with their children. We closed the branch to all but
> the families of the high school student.
>
> So, I'm fine. Tired and sad, but fine. Do remember these parents in your
> prayers.
>
> Shannon VanHemert
> PUBYAC Moderator
> Head, Children's Dept., Columbine Public Library
> pyowner@pallasinc.com
> PUBYAC Web page: http://www.pallasinc.com/pubyac
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Date: Tue, 20 Apr 1999 22:21:52 -0400 (EDT)
From: David Serchay <a013213t@bc.seflin.org>
Subject: Re: question about checkout out books without card
Broward County asks for a valid ID with address if they don't have the
card (which is what they need for the card in the first place).
Dave
David Serchay
a013213t@bc.seflin.org
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Date: Tue, 20 Apr 1999 22:38:12 EDT
From: Snapgin@aol.com
Subject: Re: Library School
I, too, would like to respond to the usefulness of a library degree. I don't
think it was useless to get the degree. There needs to be some kind of
training for this job. There are many issues and techniques that I would
have missed by just be placed in front of a computer and asked to find
things. I learned a lot on the job, but I sure like in other professions the
training for the job lays the groundwork so you can use the skill from the
training to handle the situations the real life job presents you with. It
not just plunking someone in front of a computer and asking them to find
things.
Ginny Wolter
Toledo-Lucas County Public Library
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Date: Tue, 20 Apr 1999 22:30:27 -0400
From: "Earl and Kirsten Martindale" <earlmart@bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: question about checkout out books without card
Jana,
If you'll forgive the abundance of negatives in this sentence, it's not bad
customer service to decline to check out without a card. A library card
serves as an agreement that the owner of the card agrees to be responsible
for the materials checked out on the card. If library patrons realized the
cost of the materials they checked out, (oftentimes several hundred dollars)
they would appreciate the fact that the library would like to ensure that
their card is only accessible to the cardholder.
In the absence of a library card, a driver's license (or picture ID) could
be used, which would help teach children to bring their cards, since most of
them do not have picture ID's. Learning to be responsible for library
materials (and cards!) is a small step towards personal responsibility. In
the end, I think your circ staff will appreciate it too.
Kirsten Martindale
Buford, GA
- ----- Original Message -----
> Our library staff check out books to patrons without a library card.
> The administration is looking for ways to stop this.
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Date: Tue, 20 Apr 1999 07:42:22 -0400
From: kskellen@mail.gcpl.public.lib.ga.us (Kendra Skellen)
Subject: RE: trains, turtles, and openers?
There Was A Little Turtle
There was a little turtle,
(Make a fist with thumb sticking out.)
He lived in a box.
(Cup hands together for box.)
He swam in a puddle,
(Wiggle hand for swimming.)
He climbed on the rocks.
(Fingers climb up other fist.)
He snapped at a mosquito,
(Snap fingers.)
He snapped at a flea,
(Snap fingers.)
He snapped at a minnow,
(Snap fingers.)
And he snapped at me.
(Snap fingers.)
He caught the mosquito,
(Clap, gulp.)
He caught the flea,
(Clap, gulp.)
He caught the minnow,
(Clap, gulp.)
But he didn't catch me!
(Move pointer finger back and forth.)
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
- -----Original Message-----
From: Elaine Moustakas [SMTP:elainem9@hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, April 19, 1999 4:12 PM
To: pubyac@nysernet.org
Subject: trains, turtles, and openers?
hi all--
anyone have any great ideas of fingerplays/songs/etc... for the theme
or trains or turtles?
also, some ideas for "openers"...a song or fingerplay to begin each
storytime with?
thank you!
elaine
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Date: Tue, 20 Apr 1999 17:18:59 PDT
From: "Jeanenne Reid Robinson" <jrrchild@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Endings for mystery nights
I am new to pubyac and am interested in the mystery night that Kirsten
Edwards described in a past message. Could someone on this list tell
me more about "mystery night" for teens or tell me where to get
information and ideas about it? I love mysteries and have done a
detective program centered around the Encyclopedia Brown Series a few
months ago. I would love to try something with children a little bit
older.
Thanks, JR
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Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 08:47:44 +0000
From: "Georgean C. Johnson-Coffey"
<Gjohnsoncoffey@acpl.lib.in.us>
Subject: Teenagers reading to younger children
One of our branch libraries is planning a "Book Buddies" program for
the summer. Teenager volunteers will read to young children.
This is the first such program in our library system.
If anyone has info. on a similar program, I'm asking that you
please share it with me.
I'm looking for position descriptions, program description (from a
patron perspective as well as volunteer management), PR materials,
and any additional advice.
Thanks!
-Georgean
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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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"You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist." -Indira Gandhi
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http://www.acpl.lib.in.us/volunteer_services/index.html
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Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 09:28:45 -0400
From: "K. Borchers" <kborch@netra.clc.lib.oh.us>
Subject: Library School
As a recent graduate, I find I have been using a lot of what I learned in
school. I am relatively young and had little previous experience, but as a
children's librarian with an undergraduate degree in journalism, I don't know
how else I would have learned about developmental stages, storytelling,
booktalking, etc. There were quite a few projects I scoffed at while I was in
school
that I frequently use--now. The most useful aspect of school has been the
programs
that I and my fellow students planned and shared with each other. If they were
to
come to my library, they would recognize many of the booklists and programs.
While in school I also worked in a student library and at the undergraduate
reference desk. This experience has definitely contributed to what I learned.
It helped me take away even more from my classes. Work kept me practical while
the
classes gave me the theory and the reasons for what I did. I could not have
asked for
a better degree. It was worth the year and a half I took off from a full time
job.
Other benefits of library school:
Meeting other librarians and networking!
An opportunity to learn and use computer programs and databases!
Higher salary than if you didn't have the degree
Kate Borchers, MLS Indiana University (1998)
Grandview Heights Public Library
Youth Services Department
Columbus, OH
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Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 09:35:32 -0400 (EDT)
From: Nanci Milone <milone@noblenet.org>
Subject: Re: question about checkout out books without card
Jane,
What about having them verify information that you would have on them in
your computer, such as date of birth, phone number, etc.?
Nanci Milone
Head of Young Adult Services
Peabody Institute Library
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Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 06:54:30 -0700 (PDT)
From: Donald Boozer <donaldboozer@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Library School
This discussion on library school is healthy (although it could be
argued that this is not the right forum). I would suggest those with
strong feelings (either pro or con) post them to ALA's Congress on
Education listserv. If that committee is going to determine the future
of accreditation, education, standards, etc. of our profession, we
should tell them what strengths and weaknesses we found in our
education. Speaking as a December 1998 MLS graduate currently working
as a reference/YA librarian in a medium sized public library, library
school didn't teach me everything. What it did do was lay a firm
foundation on which to build a professional career.
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Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 07:56:16 -0600
From: joslund@colosys.net
Subject: Re: PUBYAC moderator is OK
Sorry, I don't have any information about the LMSpecialist at Columbine
High. The Columbine Public Library is being used today as the media
center for the news, and there are a few police officers and Public
Information Officers hanging around, however, we are not ground
central for any breaking news. --Shannon
>Dear Shannon,
>Thanks for letting us know your status. Can you please fill us in on
>the status of the library staff at Columbine High?
>Thanks,
>Janet Oslund
>Montrose CO
>joslund@colosys.net
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Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 10:17:48 EDT
From: "Lisa Prolman" <lprolman@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: question about checkout out books without card
>What do you all do? Is there an equitable solution for this? I
need to
>find out from you if you have this quandry and what you have done.
In our children's room, we keep the kids' cards on a rolodex (working
under the assumption that most kids don't carry wallets, although
several have told us otherwise). On the adult side, they will allow
checkouts without a card if the patron has another form of id with
them, like a license or college id.
Good luck with the discussions.
Lisa Prolman
Assistant Children's Librarian "All things considered,
Greenfield Public Library insanity may be the only
402 Main Street reasonable alternative."
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413)772-1590
lprolman@hotmail.com
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Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 08:43:53 -0600
From: Betty Holbrook <betty@spidaweb.eils.lib.id.us>
Subject: Re: Safe Place
We are a "Safe Place". Many stores, restaurants, and buildings display
the yellow and black sign as a "Safe Place" in our town. If a youth
(up to
18yrs) needs help, they can go there to receive it. The staff in each
"Safe Place" has been trained to take the child out of the public
area, get
basic information from the youth about the situation that caused them to go
to a "Safe Place" and call the police or the local teen runaway
shelter to
pick up the child (depending on the urgency of the situation).
The only guarantee about safety is to get that youth-in-need out of the
public area and get someone here to take them out of harm's way. We DO NOT
monitor everyone's comings and goings.
We have been a "Safe Place" for 4 years and have had only one young
teen
who needed help.
A side note, in the last 2 weeks, we have had 4 young teens who had not
been picked up by their parents at closing and we have called the police
and the runaway shelter for those, too.
Betty Holbrook
Marshall Public Library
113 S. Garfield
Pocatello, ID 83204
betty@spidaweb.eils.lib.id.us
>I would love to know more about the "Safe Place" movement. Is it a
>guarantee that the place so designated is, in fact, safe? If so, I'd
>be awfully reluctant to seek such status. We are a public place and
>can't monitor the comings and goings of everyone, adults or kids.
>Please tell us more.
>Vicky Smith
>Children's Librarian
>McArthur Public Library (207)284-4181
>270 Main Street http://www.mcarthur.lib.me.us
>Biddeford, ME 04005 vjsmith@mcarthur.lib.me.us
>
>
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Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 07:20:35 -0500
From: "Grant Vaden" <gvaden@dhc.net>
Subject: Re: question about checkout out books without card
Jana,
At Dallas Public Library where I worked for 9 years and just left for
another position, they charge the patrons $1 to look up their record. They
sometimes make exceptions for young children or do it for free the first
time for an adult with the warning that they will charge next time.
In Irving where I now work, there is no fee charged. The staff will look up
for free an adult's record if they have a picture id such as a drivers
license. I am not sure what they do for children who do not have id. This
is so much better than the way it is done in Dallas. The patrons are MUCH
happier. The staff is MUCH happier because they do not have to stop and
explain, collect money, count that money at the end of the day, fill out
endless paperwork about that money, etc. Patrons are in and out much faster.
They love us and support us tremendously. I will add that we do not charge
late fines either. This is great for the same reasons as mentioned above.
Debbie Vaden
Children's Services Manager
Irving Public Library
Irving, Texas
dvaden@irving.lib.tx.us
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Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 11:20:38 -0400 (EDT)
From: Meloni <cmeloni@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: Officer Buckle craft
Dear fellow librarians,
I am intrested in reading Officer Buckle and Gloria to my k-2 storytime
program. I would like to do a craft that is related to the story. Any
suggestions? Thanks in advance. Please reply directly to me.
Christine Meloni
Children's Librarian
Deer Park Public Library
Deer Park, New York
cmeloni@suffolk.lib.ny.us
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Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 10:20:33 -0500
From: "Amy Hogan" <ahogan@bham.lib.al.us>
Subject: Re: Stuffed Animal Cleaning
How ironic that I am reading this today! I can, from personal experience,
tell you what not to do. If any of your animals have long, fluffy fur, like
you would find on a mane or a tail, or perhaps all over, do not put it in the
dryer. I killed my 2 year old son's favorite "baby" this weekend. He
has an
Eeyore bean bag that he loved to death (everyone present has to kiss Eeyore)
so he understandably was filthy. Mommy gave Eeyore a bath in the washing
machine. All went well. Eeyore hides in the other clean laundry. Eeyore,
with his long fluffy mane and tail mistakenly gets put in the dryer.
Eeyore's long fluffy mane and tail melt into a flat, matted mass, which my
son discovered is not good for nose stroking. Mommy runs to Disney store to
replace Eeyore. No such luck. Son is very good natured about it, simply
says "Funny, Mommy".
Long story short: the heat from the dryer melts the long, fluffy type
"fur"
because it is nylon. It will result in a very ugly looking "critter".
It
might do ok in the wash, though. Here at BPL, we used to dry clean our big
floppy bear, Adam. But, it was very time intensive; we had to open him up,
take out his stuffing, get him cleaned, re-stuff him, then sew him back up.
Sorry this post was so long and yet only provided what not to do. But
hopefully you will learn from my mistakes! :-)
HTH,
Amy A. Hogan
ahogan@post.bham.lib.al.us
Meg Warren wrote:
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Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 08:47:17 -0700
From: Angela Reynolds <angelar@wccls.lib.or.us>
Subject: Computer Conumdrum--Results
A few weeks back I posted a question about "game" computers for young
children. I was experiencing the problem of kids (very young ones--even
2 year olds) who played 'Elmo' rather than looking at books, also
"fighting" over the computer. Several people asked for me to share
reponses. Most of the responders had the same problem (several folks
gave war stories about spending all their time 'fixing' the computers)--
and many chimed in to say, 'Pull the plug! ' Also, I read parts of the
book, "Failure to Connect" by Jane M. Healy. The book is about how
computers affect very young children, mainly in schools, but it applies
to libraries as well. My decision: I've pulled the plug! The computer,
for now, is still in the public area, with an OUT of ORDER sign (we have
no other place for it). We will perhaps put a CD ROM on it later, maybe
an encyclopedia.
I've had a few comments asking about it, but mostly parents seem
relieved.
Part of my decision stems from the fact that many of the families in our
service area have computers at home, and can check out CD ROMs; if our
library served less priviledged children, my decision may have been
different. But for now, I am happy to see kids once again looking at
books, not a computer screen.
Hope this helps all of you who are grappling with the same problem.
Angela J. Reynolds
Youth Services Librarian
West Slope Community Library
3678 SW 78th Portland, OR 97225
503-292-6416 FAX: 503-292-6932
angelar@wccls.lib.or.us
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Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 12:09:23 -0400 (EDT)
From: Nanci Milone <milone@noblenet.org>
Subject: Re: Teenagers reading to younger children
Georgean,
We have a "Reading Buddies" program at our library. It has been in
place for about 6 months now and is going very well. We team teens with
6 & 7 year olds. The program meets the third Thursday of every month
for 45 min. The kids pick out the books they would like to read
together. Teens that read the titles to the kids, encouraging them to
"help" read whenever they want. Sometimes the younger kids want to
read
to the teens, and we encourage this too. The groups share books for
about a half hour, then we provide a snack. We try to keep the same
groups together, so that they have the opportunity to develop mentoring
relationships. We advertized in our Young Adult and Childrn's Rooms,
and the response was great.
Hope this helps.
Nanci Milone
Peabody Institute Library
On Wed, 21 Apr 1999, Georgean C.
Johnson-Coffey wrote:
> One of our branch libraries is planning a "Book Buddies" program
for
> the summer. Teenager volunteers will read to young children.
>
> This is the first such program in our library system.
>
> If anyone has info. on a similar program, I'm asking that you
> please share it with me.
>
> I'm looking for position descriptions, program description (from a
> patron perspective as well as volunteer management), PR materials,
> and any additional advice.
>
> Thanks!
> -Georgean
>
>
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> 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
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> "You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist." -Indira Gandhi
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> Visit My Department's Home Page:
> http://www.acpl.lib.in.us/volunteer_services/index.html
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
>
>
>
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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: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 12:03:40 -0400
From: Charles Schacht <schachtc@lcm.macomb.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Re: Fat
Susan - there sure is a lot to think about here; you're very right about how
rarely fat people get depicted positively in picture books...C
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Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 08:39:15 -0700
From: Jill Patterson <jpatterson@ci.glendora.ca.us>
Subject: Re: question about checkout out books without card
We do charge 50 cents to look up a patron and recheck their ID before
checking out materials to them. They must have ID. If it's a child who
has no ID (though most have a student ID, even in elementary school), they
must be able to tell us all the information we use to verify they are who
they are, e.g. name, telephone number and address. And yes, they have to pay.
Our alternative is to offer to hold the books at the circ desk for 24 hours
so the patron can come back with the library card.
Jill Patterson jpatterson@ci.glendora.ca.us
Glendora Public Library 140 S. Glendora Ave. Glendora, CA 91741
Tel: 626/852-4896 FAX: 626/852-4899
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Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 12:23:30 -0500 (CDT)
From: Meg Warren <mwarren@fones.cals.lib.ar.us>
Subject: Thanks! Stuffed animal
Thank you to everyone who responded about our very well loved stuffed
animals. Most everyone suggested putting them in the washing machine.
We've started doing that with the smaller ones (the VAST majority). We
have a couple that are 3 feet high. We're going to try to find a chemical
cleanser from a janitorial supply store (another brilliant idea from
another brilliant librarian!).
Once again, you guys have been great!
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Meg Warren
mwarren@fones.cals.lib.ar.us
Phone: 501 851 2551
Fax: 501 851 2633
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Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 10:17:42 -0700
From: Edmonds Library Youth Services <edm-youth@sno-isle.org>
Subject: Re: question about checkout out books without card
We (Sno-Isle Regional Library System, north of Seattle) routinely check
out materials to patrons without cards because our electronic
circulation system gives us enough information to ask an identifying
question or two to guard against fraud. We tell patrons that bringing
their card with them will speed up the checkout process; they also can
place their own holds for materials not in the library only with their
card in hand. This is enough incentive for most people to carry their
cards with them; generally this is not a big problem. HTH!
Jonathan Betz-Zall, Children's Librarian, Edmonds Library, Wash.
edm-youth@sno-isle.org
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Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 13:21:29 -0400 (EDT)
From: Sarah Prince <princs@mont.lib.md.us>
Subject: butterfly activity
we have a Giant encyclopedia of circle time and group activities for
children 3-6 edited by kathy Charner in our system . It has a sock
puppetcaterpillar activity to go with the VHC listed as for age3and up.
Do you have access to this book? Would you like me to fax it to you if
you do not. ? I love the "Fuzzy wuzzy creepy crawly" poem
by Lillian Schultz in Read aloud rhymes for the very young selected by
Jack Prelutzsky.
I am doing a catepillar butterfly program next week -tis the season!
Sarah Prince Damascus branch MCDPL md.
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Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 11:29:17 -0600
From: joslund@colosys.net
Subject: Library staff safe at Columbine High
Colleagues,
I just received this message from Jefferson County Public Schools.
I know you must have been as anxious to hear as I have.
Janet Oslund
Youth Services Librarian
Montrose, CO
joslund@colosys.net
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- ------- Forwarded Message Follows -------
Date sent: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 09:31:51 -0600
From: Bobby Ponis <rponis@jeffco.k12.co.us>
Organization: Jefferson County Public Schools
To: libnet@csn.net
Subject: Columbine HS
Dear colleagues,
The librarian, Liz Keating, and all of her library staff are safe.
Thank you for your thoughts, concern, and prayers. Will let you know
what if any thing can be done to help with the healing process and the
restoration of the school library. We are still in shock.
Bobbie Ponis
Coordinator, Library Services
rponis@jeffco.k12.co.us
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Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 11:33:41 -0600
From: joslund@colosys.net
Subject: (Fwd) Columbine High School
Colleagues,
Please join Colorado libraries in sending cards of support to
Columbine High School. The information follows.
Janet Oslund
Montrose, CO
joslund@colosys.net
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- ------- Forwarded Message Follows -------
Date sent: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 08:12:21 -0600 (MDT)
From: DONNA MORRIS <dmorris@uscolo.edu>
To: libnet@csn.net, cema_net@csn.net
Subject: Columbine High School
Please join Arkansas Valley Regional Library Service System in sending
Sympathy Cards to:
Columbine High School
6201 S. Pierce Street
Littleton, CO 80123
I want our friends at Columbine to know that folks from media centers and
libraries throughout Colorado are thinking about them. I plan to
send one from Arkansas Valley Regional Library Service System today and
hope many of you will join me.
This situation stuns us all and all those associated with Columbine are in
our prayers and thoughts. Thanks for joining me in sending Sympathy and
or Thinking About You cards to Columbine. I'm sure they will be
appreciated.
Donna Jones Morris, Director; Arkansas Valley Regional Library Service System;
635 W. Corona, Suite 113; Pueblo, CO 81004 Phone: (719) 542-2156
Fax: (719) 542-3155 Hours: M-T 8:00 - 5:00; F 8:00 - 4:30
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Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 18:21:46 MST7MDT
From: "Bridgett Johnson" <BRIDGETT@lewis-carnegie-library.org>
Subject: Hawaiian Crafts Compilation
Thanks to all who responded to the request for Hawaiian Craft and Mask ideas. It
gave my patron alot to think about. Another PUBYACER asked for a compilation
so here it is.
From: Alexis M.C. Linder
Young Adult Librarian
Ka'imuki Public Library (on the island of Oahu)
In response to your question about Hawaiian mask making. Hawaiians used
gourd masks when they went into battle. Gourds were hollowed out,
decorated with bark cloth strips and a type of sedge. I have never seen
(or heard of) depictions of women wearing these masks. It would be
culturally inappropriate for girls to make or wear these because it
appears to be an "adornment" designated for men. (I say adornment
because
one good whack on the head with a club would have been the end of that).
Many aspects of the Hawaiian culture delineated what was appropriate
behaviour according to one's sex.
I haven't ever seen other types of masks used in the Hawaiian culture
unless they were used for ceremonial (and probably secret) purposes. We
weren't a mask making culture like some of our Native American brothers
and sisters. The tikis that you see marketing our fair islands are
gleaned primarily from temple images. It would be culturally unacceptable
for folks to make any masks based on these religious images and an
inaccurate representation of the Hawaiian culture.
But! I do have alternative suggestions to the mask making. What about
Polynesian tattoos? They are still the rage here (long time now) and
teens through adults, men and women, get tattooed. They are geometrical
designs and are placed primarily around the upper arm. But people get
them put on elsewhere too. I also say Polynesian because people do tend
to get a mish-mosh of Samoan, Maori, and Hawaiian designs. Hula dancers
and warriors decorated their bodies with tattoos. And what about making
leis? You could string paper flowers or make them out of crepe paper or
even string some of the local flowers that would hold up well as a cut
flower: take marigolds for example... I think the tattoo idea would be
better for a teen audience.
I hope I have helped you. Mahalo (thanks) for asking whether the activity
would be culturally sensitive and appropriate!!
From: From: Brenda Freitas-Obregon <brendaf@lib.state.hi.us>
Aloha from Hawaii, and a Native Hawaiian who doesn't know anything about
"traditional Hawaiian masks" because there were none. "Tiki
masks" may be
confused with something African, but not Polynesian.
Possibly more appropriate, and accessible, activities for this age-level
might be tattoos around boys' forearms and ankles, or on the backs of
girls' hands; muslin fabric printing; or stone carving and rubbing.
Tattoos can be accomplished with black or brown makeup, like eyebrow
pencils and mascara, or with nontoxic paints. Designs can be simple
zig-zags, waves, or scallops.
Kapa or Tapa was Hawaiian cloth made from mulberry fibers. We simulate
the cloth with muslim or any other solid colored fabric. Designs were
printed with bamboo stamps. We cut our own stamps from artgum erasers.
Designs reflected nature, esp. the land and sea. Sun, waves, spirals,
zig-zags, and chevron designs may be repeated on the fabric in black or
brown fabric ink. The fabric can become a sit-upon, swim suit cover-up,
blanket, shawl, skirt...
Petroglyphs are rock carvings. Simple geometric designs could be incised
in soft stone. Again, the sun, waves, and spirals would work. Then a
rubbing could be made onto paper or fabric with charcoal, crayons, or
pastels; and mounted and/or framed as an art print.
From: Michelle Johnson
Something we did was when I was a child was build models of
canoes which transported the original Hawaiians from Tahiti to Hawaii. If
she can get hold of some sea shells, she can try making a bracelet or
necklace using the shells as pendants. 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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