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Date: Fri, 18 Jun 1999 12:10:15 -0400 (EDT)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #725
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Date: Tue, 15 Jun 1999 11:59:31 -0700
From: Angela Reynolds <angelar@wccls.lib.or.us>
Subject: RE: Water Games
One year i had water balloon games- we let kids throw balloons at a
tree, and they got little prizes for hitting the target (watercolor
painted on the tree). This was VERY popular with the boys. Also, a tiny
swimming pool full of bubble solution, with pipe cleaners to make wands
was fun. This sounds like a fun program--good luck!
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: Tue, 15 Jun 1999 11:42:37 -0400 (EDT)
From: Nanci Milone <milone@noblenet.org>
Subject: Cliff Notes
I was wondering how many of you keep Cliff Notes in your collections, and
of those of you that do, where you keep them.
Thank you,
Nanci Milone
Nanci Milone, Young Adult Librarian
Peabody Institute Library, Peabody Massachusetts
milone@noblenet.org
North of Boston Library Exchange
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Date: Tue, 15 Jun 1999 11:00:12 -0700
From: Rebecca Cohen <storyweaver@newportnet.com>
Subject: Murals in libraries, compilation - really long
Dear Pubyacers,
Thank you so very much to everyone who responded in such detail
about their library's murals. We now have a great deal of information
to work from and feel confident that we can get what we want from this
project. Following is a compilation of all the responses.
Ideas and Cautions for Library Murals
Keep colors realistic, no green lions
If possible, work with high school art department. Nutures ownership.
Local artist, local children as models, to avoid necessity of copyright,
scenes inspired by children's lit.
A couple of websites where you can look at murals:
<www.dubuque.lib.ia.us/kidsweb/kidshome.htm>
<www.pls.lib.ca.us/pls.ssf.ssf-events.html>
Gaining copyright permissions is a lot of effort. Relating the mural to
the community is a nice touch.
Working with the local arts commission can be a real boon as far as
community involvement and artist connections are concerned. For more
information on the process used by Edmonds Library, contact the Edmonds
Arts Commission, 700 Main St, Edmonds WA 98020, (425)771-0228.
All in all, unless you really want it, save the space for tackable walls
that you can display children's art or enhance the room with great
bulletin boards.
Several responses promoted using some type of removeable/changeable
format so that the decor could occasionally be changed.
Make sure the mural is either high enough to avoid being touched or has
a very protective coating.
One library, instead of a mural, has a wall composed of tiles, each one
is of a child's hand made to look like leaves on a big tree. It's very
popular, especially when kids show their relatives their hands.
Having the painting done in public view really got the community
involved.
Make sure that the artist understands that you want the exact picture
that was originally contracted for, especially when working with
students.
Copyright permissions posted by each mural in an attractive frame.
Mural done on canvas then the services of a wallpaper hanger were used
to attach it to the wall.
Murals painted on plywood panels then bolted to the wall so that when a
new library is built, murals can be moved. Pennies collected, about
$1,000 worth, from local children and then matching funds were donated
by fraternal organizations.
One library used computer-generated graphics for their mural.
Prefers interchangeable murals done on nonfading paper. They can be
removed, rolled up and used again. High school art students do them.
When possible, use local artists and literature related scenes.
Doesn't like permanent mural, daily viewing gets old.
Solicit ideas from library users.
Painted the mural on canvas, now have three different murals to use
interchangeably. Work closely with the artist.
Don't let the artist intimidate you, "He/she is working for you & you
are entitled to get what you want!"
Mural painted in panels and one of the panels was printed in poster size
and sold as a fundraiser.
Characters from children's classics, Tom Sawyer, Brer Rabbit, Little
Women, etc., remain an attraction after 60 years. Unfortunately,
because it was so old, it cost them close to $100,000 to move to their
new building! (Another plea for easily removed murals.)
Use the local art community if at all feasible.
Gaining copyright permission is very time-consuming. Plan on it taking
at least six months to hear back from all the publishers.
Because our mural is floor to ceiling, we also train children on school
tours to help protect the mural, by not touching it or sitting against
it. We also are now very careful about leaving any kind of
markers around when we are not having a craft program.
It really is a community focal point.
Involve the community whenever possible.
Again, my thanks to all who responded. When our building is finished
and the mural complete, I will post the results.
Rebecca Cohen
Newport Public Library
Newport, Oregon
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Date: Tue, 15 Jun 1999 12:02:45 -0500
From: "Jodi Rocco" <jodi.rocco@alc.org>
Subject: RE: Water Games
Terri
Here are few suggestions a college student gave me for a Girl Scout Fourth
of July event.
- - Sponge relay Take water from one container to another using big sponges.
Have contestants work in pairs. Tossing sponges to each other or have them
line up individually and see who is the fastest.
- - Marbles in ice relay Fill a pie pan with ice cubes and marbles then have
contestants pick out marbles with their toes
and put into another container
- - Water on spoon relay Same as sponge relay using spoons.
- - Target practice using inexpensive squirt bottles and colored water. Look
in the garden section of Wal-mart.
Water balloon are nice but they break into lots of little pieces that need
to be picked up even outside.
Hope this helps
Jodi Rocco
Children's Library Asst.
Abilene Public Library
Abilene Tx.
jodi.rocco@alc.org
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Date: Tue, 15 Jun 1999 12:24:07 -0400
From: "Smith, Laura" <lsmith@sebts.edu>
Subject: RE: Water Games
Several years ago, we did the following activities for a Water
Olympics....
Water Balloon toss
Fill the cup race--fill a plastic spoon with water, run-walk a few feet,
dump water in cup, run-walk back and repeat until cup is filled to a
certain line
Sponge relay--have teams line up front to back. In front of first
person, have a bucket and a sponge. Person has to dunk the sponge in
the water and pass it over their head to the person behind them. Repeat
on down the line. A bucket is behind the last person who squeezes out
the remaining water into the sponge and runs to the front of the line.
They become the next person to fill the sponge and pass. The team with
the most water in the bucket after everyone goes through the rotation is
the winner.
I'm sure we did others, but it's been years!
Hope this helps.
Laura Smith
- -----Original Message-----
We are doing a "Wet & Wild" water program and have booths on
bubbles,
water balloons, and will start the program with sidewalk chalk art. We
will have all ages up to 12 years. Does anyone have previous experience
with a similar program and ideas that have worked well for you in the
past? You may respond either to the list or to me personally. Thank
You in advance for all of your help.
Terri Clark
terric@kcinter.net
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Date: Tue, 15 Jun 1999 11:56:40 -0500
From: Paula Lopatic <paulal@alpha1.rpls.lib.il.us>
Subject: Re: Water Games
We have a small plastic wading pool at my library. We throw in a bunch of
marbles and a few inches of water. The children take off their socks and
try to pick up a certain number of marbles with their toes. If it's a
really hot day, this bewcomes a very popular game - a few kids may
'accidently' slip and get all wet! Have fun.
Paula Lopatic
Vespasian Warner Public Library
310 N. Quincy St.
Clinton, IL 61727
217/935-5174
fax 217/935-4425
paulal@rpls.lib.il.us
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Date: Tue, 15 Jun 1999 18:00:06 -0700 (PDT)
From: Miller <mille#ti@oak2.ci.oakland.ca.us>
Subject: A Kiss is Just a Kiss?
Dear pubyacers,
Please take a few momments to give your thoughts on a possible censorship
issue. As many of you know, June is Gay and Lesbian Pride Month, which
is acknowledged throughout California. A library assistant put up a
display that contained a magazine cover of an African American and
Caucasion male engaged in a passionate kiss. A male patron who came into
the library with his son complained to library administration. Library
administration ordered the magazine to be immediately removed. Some
staff members disagree with the decision. Is this censorship? Or was
removing the magazine positively responding to the concerns of a patron?
Your feedback is greatly appreciated!
Ajoke (ah-joh-kay), Children's Librarian
Oakland Public Library
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Date: Wed, 16 Jun 1999 14:00:33 -0400 (EDT)
From: alibrarian@email.com
Subject: software questions
Greetings.
My library system is looking into purchasing math software that could be put on
a server for use in our youth services division.
Today we previewed Math Shop Deluxe from Scholastic, and we were hoping we could
get some input from others regarding their experiences with it, particularly
with the stability of the application.
Also, do you have any software, either educational or recreational, to recommend
for a youth division? (Software that you have used successfully, and that could
be successfully loaded on a server.)
TIA...
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Date: Wed, 16 Jun 1999 14:14:48 -0400
From: Barb Tack <tackba@oplin.lib.oh.us>
Subject: Sleepovers in the Library?
Hello Everyone,
I am new to this listserv so I hope that I am doing this correctly.
Here's my question.
I am interested in doing a grade school sleep over at our library. I
would gladly take any advice on how this is done. I currently do not
have any information on such a program but have heard that it has been
done in other libraries. I am interested in the liability and what kind
of permission slips had to be signed.
You can email me personally at tackba@oplin.lib.oh.us
TIA
Barb Tack
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Date: Wed, 16 Jun 1999 14:44:56 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Laura Bernheim MLA(978)682-1727" <bernheim@mvlc.lib.ma.us>
Subject: Internet Policy
Hi, I know the Internet is a topic which has been rehashed over and over
again on this listserv but I was hoping that maybe some of you are not
too sick of the subject in order to help me out. We have had the
Internet in our children's room for a short time and my director would
like to possibly use filters. I am not too crazy about them. At any
rate, the Internet policy is possibly going to be rewritten. If some of
you could be nice enough to answer the following questions, I would
appreciate it. PLease e-mail me directly at either this address or at
"bernheim@vax.simmons.edu".
1)Do you allow internet access for children?
2)Do you have separarate policies for children and adults?
3)Do you use filters?
4)Why or why not?
5)If you do use filters, do you use them on all computers or just those
meant for children? What filter do you use?
6)Have you had many problems with children attaining what some may think
of as inapproriate? (if you don't use filters)
7) If you do use filters, have you encountered problems in spite of the fact?
8) Have you had any problems with parents because you use/don't use filters?
9) Are you happy with your Internet policy?
Please include the name of your library and the name of your state and
community. Also please indicate what sort of library you work in --
whether it's urban or suburban, large, small, etc.
Thank you so much for your cooperation. I look forward to reading your
answers.
Laura Bernheim
Assistant Children's Librarian
Lawrence Public Library
Lawrence, Massachusetts
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Date: Wed, 16 Jun 1999 11:37:55 -0400 (EDT)
From: Quirk <jquirk@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: networking with librarians involved with children and computers
Dear PUBYACers,
I am interested in becoming in touch with one or more Children's
librarians whose job description includes being in charge of working with
children and parents in their library's computer center. I myself help
children and parents learn basic PC skills needed for operation of
educatonal and recreational CD-ROM products. I also help out with
technical difficulties while children and parents are using CD-ROMs, I
provide "CD-ROM advisory services" to parents and children, I
develop the CD-ROM collection, and I plan computer programs at the
library such as computer clubs that involve creation of graphic art and
newletters through use CD-ROMs.
Since I am very new to my position here in this library, I have a
great deal to learn. I would like to converse with other librarians who
are heavily involved with guiding children in their use of PCs. I would
appreciate learning of any successful, creative ideas librarians may have
implemented in
linking reading with computers, with teaching computer skills,
etc. I would also like to learn of any instructional books that librarians
in similar positions to mine have found to be instrumental in performing
their jobs. I have yet to find a good book made for librarians that
targets teaching computer skills in the library. Does anyone know of one?
Does anyone have advice for me in finding appropriate incentive items
(bookmarks with computers on them...I've only found one or 2 appropriate
designs)...any suggestions for appropriate catalogs to look in?
I look forward to hearing from some of you. Perhaps I will be
advised to talk to teachers of computers in school systems. Does anyone
have any suggestions for helpful websites I might visit for finding
resources for performing my duties as the Children's "Computer
Librarian?"
Perhaps listservs?
All input is appreciated. Thank you.
Jennifer Quirk
jquirk@suffolk.lib.ny.us
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Date: Tue, 15 Jun 1999 07:45:47 -0500
From: Jeanette Larson <jlarson@tsl.state.tx.us>
Subject: Wells Art to Benefit Texas Libraries
Ten illustrations from The Itsy Bitsy Spider by Rosemary Wells
(Scholastic, 1998) are now being auctioned on-line at the TLA website
(www.txla.org/wells/gallery.html) and one piece, a new jacket cover for
Morris's Disappearing Bag, will be auctioned through the Amazon.com
website. Original illustration art by Rosemary Wells is rarely offered
for sale in galleries, making this a unique opportunity for librarians,
art lovers, collectors, and others to own a beautiful piece of
contemporary art while helping Texas libraries that are affected by
disasters such as flooding, tornadoes, and fire.
Award-winning author and illustrator Rosemary Wells donated original
illustrations from several books to be used to raise funds to start a
Disaster Relief Fund through the Texas Library Association (TLA). At
the TLA annual conference in April, one piece was raffled, raising over
$8,000 for the fund. The piece, a charming drawing from The Bear Went
Over the Mountain (Scholastic, 1998), was won by Nancy F. Shanafelt,
catalog librarian at McMurry University. Ms. Shanafelt immediately
donated the piece to the National Center for Children's Book
Illustration in Abilene.
For information on the auction, contact the Texas Library Association at
512-328-1518 or 800-580-2852 or visit the website at www.txla.org.
Posted on behalf of TLA by Jeanette Larson,
jeanette.larson@tsl.state.tx.us, Austin, TX
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