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Date: Mon, 9 Aug 1999 22:55:36 -0400 (EDT)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #776
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Date: Mon, 9 Aug 1999 08:06:56 -0700 (PDT)
From: Darlene Newton <reneenewton@yahoo.com>
Subject: Chocolate Storytime Help
I would like to say THANK YOU for all the wonderful ideas I received
for my Hawaii theme. I believe I have enough now for a month of story
hours.
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Now allow me to ask for more ideas.
I will also be doing a CHOCOLATE theme. Any advice or ideas on this
subject? Has anyone ever tried a chocolate theme, and if so what did
you do?
I bought the thematic book from KSS on Chocolate, and I can adapt some
of the activities for my little guys, but I need some more things to
do, as well as book ideas. I already have
CHOCOLATE-JACQUELINE DINEEN
HOT FUDGE-JAMES HOWE
I LOVE CHOCOLATE-CYNTHIA HOLZSCHUHER
HAROLD AND CHESTER IN HOT FUDGE
I am not doing this theme until March-since that's when the National
Chocolate Chip Cookie Day is (March 16), so there is no big rush.
Thank You All,
Darlene Newton
reneenewton@yahoo.com
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Date: Mon, 9 Aug 1999 16:15:04 -0400 (EDT)
From: Vanston <jvanston@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: quality crafts for 8-12 year olds
I do a lot of crafts with the 8-12 year old age range. I'm always looking
for new ideas. I try to find a balance - I want it to be a decent craft,
something not babyish, but something that the kids can do (simple sewing
is beyond them, paper mache is too long and involved)
Can anyone suggest a book that they love to use? Usually I just pull
ideas from all different books, but maybe there's a staple book that I can
refer to. Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
Jennifer Vanston
Children's Librarian, South Country Library, Bellport, NY
jvanston@suffolk.lib.ny.us
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Date: Mon, 9 Aug 1999 11:12:25 -0400
From: "Earl and Kirsten Martindale" <earlmart@bellsouth.net>
Subject: Church Library Classification System
Dear Yaccers,
For those of you who asked...
The elusive church library classification system can be found in a small
book entitled "Church Library Classification System": by William B.
Hadburn. c 1977 and can be purchased from the author for $9.25 per copy
(post-paid) P.O. Box 12003, Salem, OR 97309-0003.
It is based on Dewey, but is easy to use for the church cataloger, who
may be unfamiliar with classification systems.
Thanks to all who responded!
Kirsten Martindale
Buford, GA
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Date: Sun, 8 Aug 1999 12:25:25 -0700 (PDT)
From: Karen Bortner <karenbor@kcls.org>
Subject: Re: Accelerated Reading List
Hi Yakkers:
I have not been a big fan of AR either, but after working with the
program in this district and seen it's growth I do see many kids reading
and enjoying reading. For some kids it does work - including my
supervisor's son!
However, it is limiting to other readers. Fortunately, kids in
our district can opt out and read on their own if they choose to.
I just learned that Sylvan Learning Centers (Believe it or Not!)
is offering a program just like AR and it is FREE!!!! I was so happy to
hear about this, because I love any program that levels the playing field
of opportunity for schools, education and children. Too often equal
access to programs and technology is hindered by funding. Of course they
do not have as many titles as AR, but it is growing and as long as they
recieve the support - I believe several businesses are funding the program
- - they will continue to provide it. I think it will be around for a while
and is an option for schools who struggle with the affordibility of AR and
think it would be an asset to their environment.
Susan Roman from ALA was a speaker at our Board Retreat this year
and mentioned the program. So I'm sure you could also contact ALA to
inquire further
I visited the Sylvan Website, but did not see a link describing
this program. If you are interested, I'm sure you could contact them as
well, to receive more info.
Have a Great Day everyone!!
Karen Bortner
karenbor@kcls.org
King County Library System
Foster & Tukwila Libraries
King County, Washington
On Sat, 7 Aug 1999, Julia Fussell wrote:
> Mary,
> I very much agree with you. My experience has been that children are
> after the points instead of selective reading. There have been all sorts of
> cheating schemes too.
>
> Mary Vanstone wrote:
>
> > I can't tell you how much i hate the accelerated reading program. Yes
I
> > understand that teachers can't read every book that their students do
a
> > traditional book report on to know whether they really read the book I
> > am a former teacher, but I also know that the kids hate this program.
I
> > have had so many children tell me that they used to love to read
before
> > they had to do accelerated reader. I also have seriuos complaints
about
> > the selection of books on this list. the fact that many classics are
not
> > found on the list and yet there are numerous Goosebumps titles
> > aggravates me. also schools have to pay money to purchase new tests on
> > newer books so the kids can't even get credit for reading some of the
> > newer award winning books! I have sent personal letters to teachers
who
> > allow their kids the option of choosing at least two books outside of
> > the list, applauding them for their efforts. you'll have to pardon the
> > typos I get riled up on this topic and my arrow keys are not working
> > properly to make corrections.
>
Karen Bortner
karenbor@kcls.org
Children's Librarian
Foster & Tukwila Libraries
King County Library System
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Date: Mon, 9 Aug 1999 08:14:26 -0500
From: Jeanette Larson <jlarson@tsl.state.tx.us>
Subject: Rosemary Wells Auction
Folks--Don't miss out on a rare opportunity to own a piece of original
book illustration art by Rosemary Wells. Texas Library Association is
hosting an on-line auction at http://www.txla.org/wells/gallery.html.
Proceeds from the auction will benefit a new disaster relief fund to
help Texas libraries damaged by tornadoes, floods, fire, etc. Pieces
currently available are from THE ITSY BITSY SPIDER. Bidding for most
pieces start at $375 and, surprisingly, some pieces have NO BID yet! So
this is your chance to "swoop" in and get a great deal! Consider
bidding on a piece for yourself, a child in your life, or for your
library.
Feel free to forward this message to other lists.
- --
Jeanette Larson
TLA Member
jlarson@tenet.edu
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Date: Mon, 09 Aug 1999 13:58:27 -0500
From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: Update on Michigan and its Filters
"Michigan Update: Forget $100, Back to Filters for All," from LJ
Digital, can be found at
http://www.bookwire.com/ljdigital/leadnews.article$28934
________________________
Don Wood
American Library Association
Office for Intellectual Freedom
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
800-545-2433, ext. 4225
Fax: 312-280-4227
dwood@ala.org
http://www.ala.org/oif.html
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Date: Mon, 9 Aug 1999 11:08:13 +1000
From: ssteed@parracity.nsw.gov.au
Subject: BIB art gallery themed picture books
Thanks to everyone who responded to my request. I had an overwhelming
response, and some requests for further info. The story time we will be
holding is going to be at the Parramatta Heritage Centre. This facility is
the responsibility of the library and houses our local studies, family
history, archives and tourist information centre. A variety of permanent
and temporary exhibitions are displayed in the museum space included in the
the Centre. The Heritage Centre is a new facility (1 yr old) and the
Education/Public Programs Officer is trying to build up programs for all
ages, and let people know about the centre in general as well as whatever
exhibits happen to be on. As Children's and Youth' Sevices Librarian I've
been helping with some ideas and participation, and we are coordinating
publicity so we have Library & Heritage Centre holiday activities
publicised together.
Last holidays had story time related to an exhibit about old fashioned
general stores and the way people used to shop fifty or more years ago.
During Oct holidays there is a Youth art exhibit, so we are doing an art
gallery/art theme. These story times are in addition to other activities at
both the Library and Heritage Centre. I've listed all the titles people
sent me below - its a great list, thanks again. If anyone's visiting Sydney
AUS make sure you check out the Parramatta Heritage Centre, and the Library
of course!
Sarah Steed
Children's & Youth' Services Librarian
Parramatta City Library
ssteed@parracity.nsw.gov.au
All I See (Cynthia Rylant)
Almost Famous Daisy (Richard Kidd)
Art Dog (Thacher Hurd)
The Art Lesson (Tomie dePaola)
Bear's Picture (Daniel Pinkwater)
Bijou, Bonbon, and Beau (Joan Sweeney)
Blue Butterfly (Bijou Le Tord)
Camille and the Sunflowers (l. Anholt)
Celebrate American in Poetry and Art (Nora Panzer)
The Chalk Box Kid (Clyde Bulla)
Cherries and Cherry Pits (Vera B.Williams)
Colors (Philip Yenawine)
Dinner at Aunt Connie's (Faith Ringgold)
Dinner at Magritte's (Michael Garland)
Eggs Mark the Spot (Mary Jane Auch)
Emma (Wendy Kesselman)
The Etcher's Studio (Arthur Geisert)
The Fantastic Drawings of Danielle (Barbara McClintock)
The Gentleman and the Kitchen Maid (Diane Stanley)
Girl with a Watering Can (Ewa Zadrysynska)
The Great Art Adventure (Bob Knox)
Harold and the Purple Crayon (Crockett Johnson)
The Incredible Painting of Felix Clousseau (Jon Agee)
I Spy Two Eyes books: Animals in art, alphabet in art, and numbers in art
(Lucy Micklethwait)
Katie Meets the Impressionists (James Mayhew)
Katie's picture show (James Mayhew)
Lines (Philip Yenawine)
Linnea in Monet's Garden (Christina Bjork)
Little mouse's painting (Diane Wolkstein)
The little painter of Sabana Grande (Patricia Maloney Markun)
Lucy's Picture (Nicola Moon)
Luke's way of looking (Nadia Wheatley) - this is a brand new Australian
book
Lulu and the Flying babies (Posy Simmonds)
The magical drawings of Moony B. Finch (David McPhail)
Mare on the Hill (Thomas Locker)
Marie in the Fourth Position (Amy Littlesugar)
Matthew's Dream (Leo Leonni)
Miranda's Smile (Thomas Locker)
Mr. Horrox and the Gratch (James Reeves)
Mr. Panda's Painting (Anne Rockwell)
How to take your grandmother to the museum (Lois Wyse illustrated by Marie
Louise Gay)
Mouse Paint
Museum Numbers (The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston)
No Good in Art(Miriam Cohen)
Norman the Doorman (Don Freeman)
Painted Dreams (Karen Lynn Williams)
The Painter (Peter Catalanotto)
The Painter who Loved Chickens (Olivier Dunrea)
The Painting Gorilla (Michael Rex)
Painting the Wind (Michelle Dionetti)
People (Philip Yenawine)
Places (Philip Yenawine)
Rembrandt's Beret: or the Painter's Crown (Johnny Alcorn)
Rumpelstiltskin's daughter (Diane Stanley)
Shapes (Philip Yenawine)
Shelf-Paper Jungle (Diana Engel)
Stories (Philip Yenawine)
Victor and Christobel (Petra Mathers)
A Visit to the Art Galaxy (Annie Reiner)
Visiting the Art Museum (Laurene and Marc Brown)
When Pigasso met Mootisse (Nina Laden)
You Can't Take A Balloon Into the Metropolitan Museum (Jacqueline Weitzman)
Visit our Web Site : http://www.ParraCity.nsw.gov.au
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Date: Mon, 9 Aug 1999 13:38:07 -0500
From: jvandcar@park-ridge.lib.il.us
Subject: Harry Potter's 3rd Book
In some publication that I was reading this summer, probably a library
journal, there was an article about this very thing. Sorry, I don't
remember which one...does anyone else remember reading this?
In the article it said that individual purchases were not a violation but
that bookstores and jobbers in the US could not sell copies of books from
publishers outside the US if a US publisher has purchased the rights to
distribute here.
I don't know where this leaves libraries, we have decided not to purchase
from the UK, however I would put a gift book in the collection just as I
would any other gift book that would be a popular addition.
Don't you think it is interesting how this is changing the way publishers do
things? The fourth book will be released in the US and UK at the same time
we won't be expected a wait a year. Of course we know they are doing this
for the $$$$ not because they want to make all the readers happy, but at
least this won't be an issue with the 4th Harry Potter!
Opinions stated here are my own.
Janet Van De Carr
Park Ridge Public Library
Park Ridge, Il 60068
mailto:jvandcar@park-ridge.lib.il.us
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Date: Sun, 08 Aug 1999 23:40:34 -0400
From: mfalabel <mfalabel@concentric.net>
Subject: statistics
Dear Pubyacers,
I was recently given the responsibility to calculate statistics for the
summer reading club. I am familiar with calculating, how many joined,
and how many finished, etc. The head of my department has her own way,
of keeping statistics, ie. how many joined, how many read one book, two,
three, and how many read none, and so on.
How are statistics done for summer reading clubs in other libraries???
All responses are greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Marjorie Falabella
LBPL-
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Date: Mon, 09 Aug 1999 11:22:58 -0700
From: Jean Hewlett <nbclsref@sonic.net>
Subject: "curfew" on adults
> Lisa Sanning wrote:
>Perhaps public libraries should follow Ms. Meir's lead and impose a
>curfew, or a ban, on adults in the library (at least one day a week)
>and let the children enjoy an afternoon of risk-free browsing, rather
>than 'protecting' them by imposing restrictions on their access.
When I toured the San Francisco Public Library, I was told that their
children's room does not admit adults unless they are accompanied by a
child.
Jean Hewlett, North Bay Cooperative Library System, Santa Rosa, CA
nbclsref@sonic.net
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Date: Mon, 9 Aug 1999 16:21:26 -0500 (CDT)
From: Elaine Thomas <ethomas@ccs.nsls.lib.il.us>
Subject: [none]
To: pubyac@nysernet.org
Subject: Hispanic/Latino biographies
Greetings!
I have been looking for biographical encyclopedias on
Hispanic/Latino/Latina Americans for my reference collection. I have
"Extraordinary Hispanic Americans" by Susan Sinnott. If you know of
other
good reference titles on this topic, please send them to me. If I get
enough to make a list, I will post them for you.
Thanks!
Elaine Thomas
Zion-Benton Public Library
Zion, IL
ethomas@luna.ccs.nslsilus.org
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Date: Mon, 09 Aug 99 20:52:29 -0500
From: Angela Boone <aboone@braswelllib.org>
Subject: STUMPER: Gongaron and Tila
Great collective mind.....
I have exhausted all my local sources on this (OPAC, BIP, WorldCat,
etc.), please help! My patron
is looking for a book of short stories that is at least 40-50 years old and
features an East Indian boy named
Gongaron and an elephant name Tila. Thanks in advance for any clues!
Angela L. Boone
Head of Youth Services
Braswell Memorial Library
Rocky Mount, NC
phone : 252-442-1951
aboone@braswelllib.org
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