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Date: Fri, 6 Aug 1999 14:43:29 -0400 (EDT)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #773
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Date: Thu, 5 Aug 1999 17:35:58 -0400 (EDT)
From: Linda Martin <lmartin@ce1.af.public.lib.ga.us>
Subject: school homework letter
Greetings all!
Thought I'd saved this, but apparently not. If anyone has a copy of a
form letter to send to teachers when a library is out of materials or has
nothing on a homework assignment, please share with me off list. This
request stems from an active thread about school-library cooperation a
couple of months ago. I am now trying to put together something for a
meeting and want to share the letter with our system. TIA
Linda L. Martin
Manager, Peachtree Library
Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System
Opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily represent those of
the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System.
lmartin@ce1.af.public.lib.ga.us
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Date: Thu, 05 Aug 1999 17:08:35 -0600
From: "Sarah Oneal" <soneal@slco.lib.ut.us>
Subject: Graphic Novel Discussion
Hi Everyone!
I am unable to access the PUBYAC archives and I have deleted the messages
about Graphic Novels. Would someone be able to send me copies of their
messages? I am specifically looking for the discussion about where to put
the books.
Thank you very much!!
Sarah
Sarah O'Neal
Youth Services Librarian
Whitmore Library
Salt Lake County Library System
2197 East Fort Union Blvd.
Salt Lake City, UT 84121-3188
PH 801-944-7539
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Date: Thu, 5 Aug 1999 15:58:55 -0700 (PDT)
From: Gayle Richardson <grichard@spl.org>
Subject: Stumper: flying bahagahonk
Am crossposting (to fiction_l also) this patron query.
She remembers reading this chapter book in the late 50's or early 60's.
It features a dragonlike flying creature called a bahagahonk (best guess
at spelling, there) and a girl possible named Alice who rode it.
TIA
Gayle Richardson
grichard@spl.org
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Date: Thu, 5 Aug 1999 19:01:40 -0400 (EDT)
From: Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>
Subject: STUMPER-sinking island
Hi all,
We seek a 1965-vintage fiction title in which a small group of
shipwrecked children, marooned on a deserted island, discover that it is
slowly sinking. The book was read aloud to an 11-year-old's class in 1965
or so and may be much older. No other clues to go on except that the
title may have been something like The _______ Island. Any help would be
greatly appreciated. - Thanx, jeri (jkladder@freenet.columbus.oh.us)
Jeri Kladder, Children's Librarian & Storyteller
jkladder@freenet.columbus.oh.us
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Columbus, Ohio
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Date: Thu, 05 Aug 1999 16:33:03 -0700
From: Theresa Inman <tinman@mail.mind.net>
Subject: Stumpter: Sitting down to Eat
Thanks to all for the speedy reply to our stumper regarding the elephant.
The answer is "Sitting Down to Eat" by Bill Harley.
Theresa Inman
Reference Librarian
Jackson County Library Services
Medford, OR
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Date: Fri, 6 Aug 1999 13:13:42 +1200
From: Ingrid Henderson <Ingrid.henderson@ncc.govt.nz>
Subject: RE: infant programs
Hello. Here in our children's library we run two pre-school programmes:
StoryTime for 3-5 year olds and SmallTime for 0-3 year olds. We rotate
these duties around several very competent people(!) and run these sessions
on a weekly basis. The sessions run for 20-30 minutes and generally revolve
around a theme (though not always - it depends on what you can find). We
provide a mixture of stories, related songs (and others because we just like
them) and some fingerplays. The children are always enthusiastic if you are
(that's the key) as are the parents/caregivers. The trick is to mix your
items up so that you always keep the kids engaged. Good luck
Ingrid Henderson
Assistant Children's and Young Person's Librarian
Nelson Public Library
Private Bag 41
Nelson
New Zealand
Ingrid.Henderson@ncc.govt.nz
+0064 03 546-0419
> -----Original Message-----
> From: DLHIETT [SMTP:dlh@greennet.net]
> Sent: Thursday, August 05, 1999 12:02 PM
> To: 'pubyac@nysernet.org'
> Subject: RE: infant programs
>
> I am a relatively new children's librarian who is excited about starting
> up an infant Storyhour, or perhaps I should call the program an infant /
> parent time, whatever... Could you share some pointers on exactly what
> you do in an infant program? Do you sing, read, fingerplay? I assume
> you do all three. Where are the babies, in infant seats, crawling on
> the floor, in parents arms? How long does the storytime last, 1/2 hr ?
> Do you read board books? I am looking forward to any pointers you can
> give me. Thanks in advance.
>
> Deb
> dlh@greennet.net
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Date: Thu, 5 Aug 1999 21:14:44 EDT
From: Taliesin59@aol.com
Subject: Re: Michigan library/$100 per hour....
I feel that I have to get on my soapbox now!!!! I am completely outraged that
a public library would use filters, let alone charge for internet
usage--especially $100 an hour!!! What kind of moronic Board would vote for
something this outrageous???? IMHO, if your community is _that_ morally
rigid, then perhaps its best to _not_ have any internet stations at the
library. Anyone ever hear of the Library Bill of Rights??? Anyone hear of
Intellectual Freedom???? True, I think porno in a library setting is going
too far, but I am sick and tired of censorship and I think that a library has
to have a clearly written usage policy which prohibits pornographic materials
in a library setting. I just had a run in with one of the Librarian IIs where
I work regarding a cd I purchased for the YA collection. The new Ministry cd
features an obsessively obese naked woman on the cover with her back facing
the viewer. They have removed the liner notes and the lyrics and replaced it
with an "acceptable" cover. I am so angry I could spit nails!!!!
Anyway, I am totally against censorship and feel that the Michigan library in
question won't get many users on the unfiltered internet terminals, but there
are a lot of problems with filtering devices--people searching for Breast
Cancer resources many times can't access the information because of the word
Breast!!!! What about the YA site, "Go Ask Alice?" Why are so many
professional librarians afraid to speak up???
Well, I've had _my_ say. What do _you_ think????
Taliesin59@aol.com
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Date: Thu, 05 Aug 1999 21:23:49 -0400
From: wendy davy <davylib@voyager.net>
Subject: Re: infant programs
Dear Deb,
I have "inherited" the 'Baby & Me' program at our library. At
present
it consists of 10 infants & their parent(s). It is scheduled for 20 minutes
during which I lead participants in a selection of rhymes & songs. We all
sit on the floor in a "loose" circle & parents help babies with
motions, or
bounce them, etc. Parents are given a handout with words to rhymes. We
finish up with parents having a chance to read a selection of board books &
Babybug magazine to their babies. We usually offer this program once in the
fall, winter & spring. Often parents stay & chat: it's a good chance for
the
moms to get to know each other a little & for me to give them some
information about what's available at the library for young children &
parents.
That's what we're doing now, but I would like to expand the program. So
far it has been divided into "non-walkers" (6 months to walking) and
"walkers" (walking to 24 months) because the little ones are quite
happy
doing rhymes with mom, but once they are walking they want to be on the
move. I include "Ring around the Rosy" and other on-your-feet rhymes
for
the older ones. I would like to add music & movement (I have the use of a
CD player) but am in need of some good music suggestions. I have always felt
that infants are too young to focus on a group story & better off having the
parent read one-on-one, but I am open to suggestions.
Hope some of my info helps & TIA for further help for Deb & I &
anyone else
working up an infant storytime.
Wendy
Wendy Davy
Cromaine District Library
Hartland, Michigan
DLHIETT wrote:
> I am a relatively new children's librarian who is excited about starting
> up an infant Storyhour, or perhaps I should call the program an infant /
> parent time, whatever... Could you share some pointers on exactly what
> you do in an infant program? Do you sing, read, fingerplay? I assume
> you do all three. Where are the babies, in infant seats, crawling on
> the floor, in parents arms? How long does the storytime last, 1/2 hr ?
> Do you read board books? I am looking forward to any pointers you can
> give me. Thanks in advance.
>
> Deb
> dlh@greennet.net
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Date: Thu, 5 Aug 1999 22:31:06 EDT
From: SFNation@aol.com
Subject: Thank you!
I just wanted to thank all of you out there that answered my survey. I asked
if the MLIS/MLS prepared you for the workforce. You will be glad to know
that the response was positive.
Thank you again!
Dori Nation
Daly City Public Library
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Date: Fri, 06 Aug 1999 07:04:28 -0400
From: Toni Buzzeo <buzzeocyll@mix-net.net>
Subject: Pre-pub raves
> There are several books on the list that (as far as I know) have not yet
been
> published--The Folk Keeper, King of Shadows, Bud Not Buddie,
> The Birthday Room, etc.)
>
> Does someone have galley copies or are you just assuming they'll
> be popular/good?
>
> Just curious!
I was able to buy a copy of THE FOLK KEEPER by Franny Billingsley at
ALA! And yes, S&S does have galley copies too, if you care to request
on from marketing. It's a wonderful fantasy read with a mysterious
Victorian setting, a strong and resourceful heroine, and an interesting
and satisfying plot.
Toni Buzzeo, MA, MLIS
Longfellow Library Media Center
Portland, ME
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Date: Fri, 6 Aug 1999 09:44:51 -0500
From: Judy Stewart <stewartj@clpgh.org>
Subject: [none]
Sharon,
We held a Storytelling Festival for the first time last March. I worked with
the gifted teacher at the high school whom I have been developing a partnership
with. Storytelling was proposed to her kids and offered as something they
could do to fulfill their IEP (individual educational plan). I went in and did
2 short (40 minute each) storytelling workshops for the kids. I am no expert
but I pulled information from great websites, plus modeled telling a story for
them. Personally, I am not a "purist" as far as storytelling goes.
That is, I
think some props are fine. The teacher helped them select stories. I tried to
steer them towards folktales but most of them (there were 10 kids in grades
10-12) chose picture books and learned the story from there. The teacher set a
time line for them to have each step done. We had them make note cards, I went
up and helped the teacher coach and listen to them . One girl even made up a
story and was very creative - she involved the audience in actuallycreating the
story as she went. When we felt they were ready, the teacher arranged bus
transportation for them to travel to the elem. schools and tell their stories
to 2nd grade classrooms. I scheduled a "storytelling festival" for a
Saturday
morning at the library, and got press coverage, photo, etc. We also discussed
what they should wear, etc. It was very successful. Now we are working with
our local cable TV station - they are trying to get a grant which will allow
the kids to present stories in a series in the TV studio. I will be working
with them on story selection, coaching, etc. again. Any more questions?
Goodluck.
Judy Stewart
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
stewartj@clpgh.org
From: MX%"pubyac@nysernet.org" 5-AUG-1999 17:21:31.11
To: MX%"pubyac@nysernet.org"
CC:
Subj: Teen Storytelling
Message-ID: <199908052023.QAA03684@nysernet.org>
From: "Sharon McClintock" <sharon_m@pacbell.net>
I'm working on the idea of a Teen Storytelling Festival. Have any of you
ever embarked on such an adventure? If so, did you collaborate with anyone?
(I'm thinking of working with our local children's theater company). How
did you promote the event? I'd love to hear about any experiences you have
had!
Many thanks in advance.
Sharon McClintock
Library Assistant III
Mountain View Public Library
Mountain View, CA 94043
sharon_m@pacbell.net
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Date: Fri, 6 Aug 1999 10:12:30 -0400
From: "Vicki Ankrapp" <vicki@saline.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Re: Program registrations
Katja,
You will never make everyone happy with program registrations. Where I
work, all of our programs are so well attended that we must have
registration or tickets. Atypically, I have registration about two weeks in
advance of the program. Registrations are alternated between a Saturday
sign up or a week day evening sign up to be fair to working parents. I try
to have registration for one program at a time (more trips to the library,
more books checked out). Telephone registration isn't available until the
second day of registration. (not enough staffing to handle registration,
telephone inquiries, and help patrons...however usually all the tickets or
spaces are gone by the second day.
I hope this helps.
Vicki
- ----Original Message-----
From: Katja Ermann <kermann@rvcc.raritanval.edu>
To: pubyac@nysernet.org <pubyac@nysernet.org>
Date: Thursday, August 05, 1999 6:14 PM
Subject: Program registrations
>We are trying to find a better way to do program registrations. The last
>two summers, in particular, we've had 2 registration days for people to
>sign up for our crafts, performers, etc., one for July and one for August.
>These days are a madhouse, and we inevitably run into trouble with people
>who are angry at being on hold for so long, waiting in line, didnt get
>into one program or another, or people who thought they were signed up for
>something and werent for whatever reason. Right now, we have individual
>sign-up sheets for each program (or series, for things like Storytime) and
>have to put each patron's name on each sheet seperately, and fight over
>the sheets on sign-up day.
>
>We've thought of these alternatives: having more frequent signup days with
>fewer programs at each one (downside: people have to remember to call or
>come in on more days); having each person fill out labels while they are
>waiting in line so we can just slap the labels on each program sheet;
>having everyone fill out cards, and filling out cards for people on the
>phone, and filling the programs from their selections based on first-come
>first-served and then calling the people who were closed out.
>
>None of these solutions seem ideal. Does anyone have a better way to
>handle this, which takes into account both walk-in and phone registrations
>equally?
>
>TIA.
>Katja
>
>*******************************************
>Katja Ermann, Children's Librarian
>Somerset County Library, Hillsborough Branch (NJ)
>kermann@rvcc.raritanval.edu
>
>
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Date: Fri, 6 Aug 1999 10:39:37 -0400
From: bvetter@hampton.lib.nh.us
Subject: [none]
I know that this question comes up very often, so please forgive me
for asking:
If your library's collection development policy has segments
specific to Youth Services (YA and Children's) could you please
send them to me?
Please reply to me personally.
TIA,
Beverly
Beverly Vetter,M.L.I.S., Children's Librarian
Lane Memorial Library, Hampton, NH
603-926-4729
bvetter@hampton.lib.nh.us
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Date: Fri, 6 Aug 1999 10:06:46 -0500 (CDT)
From: "Catherine E. Ingram" <ceingram@starbase1.htls.lib.il.us>
Subject: RE: J papaerback series
On Thu, 5 Aug 1999, Roxy Ekstrom wrote:
<snip>
> series name. If you're missing a particular title - some patron is sure to
> let you know! For a while I tried to make sure we had
"everything" in a
<snip>
When dealing with teens I am not sure this is true! One of the main
complaints I get is that we are missing "a" book from _____ series. I
always tell my teens that I have money in the budget to fill these gaps!
I ask them again and again... "which books were we missing? which
series?". Oddly, I have never had ONE give me enough info to order
something. Maybe I am an isolated case... Anyway, I try to be careful
and do spot checks now.
Another one I get is ... "We want more new books!". But if you ask for
anything more (author, title, type, ANYTHING!) all you get is a blank
look.
Maybe other librarians have better luck!
Catherine
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| *opinions are my own* |
| Catherine E. Ingram, M.L.S. Joliet Public Library |
| Young Adult Librarian 150 N. Ottawa St. |
| ceingram@htls.lib.il.us Joliet, IL 60432 |
| phone: 815-740-2660 http://www.joliet.lib.il.us |
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Date: Fri, 6 Aug 1999 10:19:49 -0500 (CDT)
From: Stephanie Smith <smsmith@ccs.nsls.lib.il.us>
Subject: Answer-Canadian boarding school
Many thanks to those who warmly gave the information that my patron was
looking for. The title was indeed Apples Every Day and it is by Grace
Haddon Richardson, published in 1965 by Harper and Row. it is out of
print, but I am sending for it through Interlibrary loan. My patron is
very impressed.
Steffi Smith
Zion-Benton Public Library
smsmith@ccs.nsls.lib.il.us
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Date: Fri, 6 Aug 1999 10:50:40 -0500
From: Jamie Weaver <jweaver@dupagels.lib.il.us>
Subject: donation of Harry Potter #3
Hi
I posted this to YALSA last week and got only two responses. I was hoping
for more. Last week a patron donated the third Harry Potter book. Since
it's not due for release here in the states until September I was wondering
if there was any reason legal or otherwise why I can't add the book to my
collection now? Thank you in advance.
Jamie Lyn Weaver
Geneva Public Library
jweaver@dupagels.lib.il.us
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Date: Fri, 6 Aug 99 09:15:56 -0800
From: "" <edwarc@mx.pon.net>
Subject: Re: J papaerback series
The reference book for series order is "The Whole Story: 3000 Years of
Sequels and Sequences" by John E. Simkin.
This listed books in series order regardless if they are kids, ya or
adult. There are three indexes-- one by the name of the series (i.e.
Chronicles of Narnia), title index of the individual books, and author
index. the author index had good references to pseudonyms.
Since many series are called by the name of the character-- Ramona for
example, this is useful when you're looking for stumpers too. A great
source, expensive ($130.00???) but invaluable.
Carol Edwards
Sonoma County Library
Santa Rosa, CA
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Date: Fri, 06 Aug 1999 13:32:43 -0400
From: Cindy Rasely <crasely@wilson-co.com>
Subject: REEL program
Pubyacers:
Does anyone know where I can get more information about a reading
program called REEL? It comes in a kit with stickers, posters, and some
book labels. Anyone with info please e-mail me directly--you'll be
saving my neck on this one!
Cindy Rasely
crasely@wilson-co.com
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Date: Fri, 6 Aug 1999 10:57:06 -0700
From: "Look, Lin" <llook@city.newport-beach.ca.us>
Subject: RE: J papaerback series
I found the site at:
http://www.kentlibrary.lib.mi.us/whats_next.htm
but it said it was only for adult series. I tried to find Marcia Muller's
series, but Netscape said a network error occured.
Was there a kid's one I missed?
Lin Look
> ----------
> From: Monica M. McGuire[SMTP:mcguirem@metronet.lib.mi.us]
> Reply To: pubyac@nysernet.org
> Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 1999 7:17 AM
> To: pubyac@nysernet.org
> Subject: Re: J papaerback series
>
> If you're looking for paperback series order, you might want to check out
> this website:
>
> www.kentlibrary.lib.mi.us/whatsnex.html
>
> The website is called: What's Next: A Searchable Database of Novels in
> Series. I haven't checked it out myself, but I heard about it at a
> reader's advisory conference I went to this spring. According to the
> annotation, you can search this website to find out the correct order of
> a series. I also understand that there is a book out there that lists
> series in order as well, but I cannot remember the name of it. If I
> figure it out, I'll let you know. Hope this helps.
>
> Monica McGuire
> Youth Librarian
> West Bloomfield Public Library
> West Bloomfield, MI
>
>
>
>
>
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