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Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 17:15:27 -0400 (EDT)
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Date: Tue, 10 Aug 1999 19:49:10 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Allison J. Enger" <aenger@monroe.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Stumper--girl in the bayou
Hello,
I am hoping someone can help us find this book. It sounds familiar, but I
have had no luck searching our catalogs, A-Zoo, etc.
It is a picture book, set in the bayou about a young girl who
travels the bayou/swamp on a parouge. She may have been travelling to
visit her grandmother. We think this may be a Lousiana version of Little
Red Riding Hood. It was published recently, possibly 1990-present.
Sorry we don't have more information.
Thanks for your help.
Allison
Allison J. Enger, MSLIS Dundee Branch Library
Community Librarian 144 E Main St
aenger@monroe.lib.mi.us Dundee MI 48131
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Date: Tue, 10 Aug 1999 17:14:19 PDT
From: "linda allen" <lindaallen@hotmail.com>
Subject: Storytime at nursing home
I would like to try holding storytimes at a local nursing home on a regular
basis. My library manager is supportive and the activities director at the
nursing home was very enthused. We are talking about two Saturday mornings
in Oct. to launch this idea. I would appreciate
tips and suggestions, things to consider that I might not think of.
Send mail via pubyac so all can share. Thanks. I'm really excited about
this.
Linda Allen, Monroe Public Library, Monroe, WA
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Date: Tue, 10 Aug 1999 18:34:10 -0700
From: Ann-Marie Biden <ambiden@nancy.ci.san-marino.ca.us>
Subject: adult visitors to SFPL children's room
I visited the children's room of SFPL not THAT long ago (minus my children)
and browsed for quite awhile. If that truly is their policy, it doesn't
make sense to me! Perhaps it was said "tongue in cheek"?
Ann-Marie Biden, Youth Services Librarian
San Marino Public Library
1890 Huntington Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
tel (626) 300-0776 fax (626)284-0766
ambiden@ci.san-marino.ca.us
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Date: Tue, 10 Aug 1999 15:33:40 -0700
From: "Goff, Joan" <JGoff@roseville.ca.us>
Subject: stumper
Do you recall a picture book, possibly early 80's, about 2 children
misbehaving while their parents are gone for the evening. The patron
recalls silhouettes of eyes and faces looking out the windows, but the
book wasn't all silhouetted. The name Viorst comes to mind, but she is
not sure of that. The Goodbye Book by Viorst doesn't satisfy her. You
can email me at JGoff@roseville.ca.us Thanks!
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Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 08:01:53 EDT
From: EyeSteve@aol.com
Subject: Fwd: Looking for books about grandparents with cancer
Dear Pubyaccers,
A patron came in with a request for books that would help her in
explaining cancer to her 4 and 6 year old.
Her mother has terminal cancer and is coming to live
with her and her children. We found books dealing with
grandparents dying from various causes and books dealing
with parents and children coping with cancer, but nothing quite hit the
mark. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I will publish a hit with
any and all sugggestions.
TIA,
Gail Fell
Children's Librarian
Chappaqua (NY) Library
EyeSteve@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 09:48:43 -0400
From: coughlin <coughlin@noblenet.org>
Subject: Re: Programming for young adults
Janis Marshall wrote:
>
> Here at the Milton Public Library we are hoping to start some type of
> programming for young adults (11-15 year olds). Milton is a community of
> about 34,000 people. What types of programs have worked well in your
> community and what hasn't. Are there any particular pitfalls to avoid?
> Any suggestions as to day/time of the week? Promotion?
> Your comments are appreciated. Please send your responses to me or to the
> list if you prefer.
>
> Janis Marshall
> Milton Public Library
> Milton, Ontario
We just had our first successful YA program last night (although only
for girls). We had a "Night of Beauty" where someone from a local
beauty supply store came and talked about skin care and did make-up for
the girls. We had pizza first, and about 12 girls came and stayed for
almost 2 hours! We are a town of about 14,000 and were thrilled with
the attendance. We tried a Karate night for boys (although anyone was
of course welcome) but that was not a success.
Beth Coughlin, Swampscott (MA) Public Library
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Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 09:57:49 -0700
From: Luci Albertson <lalberts@bedford.lib.nh.us>
Subject: RE: craft ideas for YA's that go beyond tie dye?
Re Mehndi...we had a very successful program this summer...got our =
supplies from local Asian store. Powdered henna=20
VERYinexpensive...premixed cones cost a bit more.You can learn more =
about Mehndi from website: www.mehndi.com, but their materials seem =
quite expensive purchased that way.I'm told Maybelline puts out a =
similar product over the counter at the drugstore.We had kids divide =
into pairs, so that they could work on each other, if desired. We =
displayed samples of designs drawn on paper.Baggies served as cones =
(simply push goop to one corner & pull off tip to make tiny hole). They =
loved it! I did have parents sign a hold-harmless permission slip, with =
the caveat that designs could last a number of days on the skin. As it =
turned out, they were so eager to wash off the excess that their =
"tattoos" only lasted a couple of days! Both boys and girls
participated =
eagerly.We related the activity to a "magic carpet ride" to the East
and =
featured Asian folklore.Good luck!
Luci Albertson <lalberts@bedford.lib.nh.us>
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Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 10:25:27 -0400
From: mschafer@tln.lib.mi.us
Subject: Youth Internet Training
Hello!
For those of you who conduct Internet training classes for youth
(3rd-6th grade), have you ever used a scavenger hunt type activity
to teach kids how to browse, search, etc? We are moving from a
lecture type class to a hands-on format (yeah!) and I'm looking for
some fun activities to use with the kids. Any suggestions would be
greatly appreciated!
TIA
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Mindy Schafer mschafer@tln.lib.mi.us
Assistant Dept. Head
Youth Services
Novi Public Library
Novi, Michigan
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Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 11:53:02 -0400
From: "childrens" <cfaris@nassaulibrary.org>
Subject: Announcement - Children's Literature Festival
The Nassau (County, New York) Library System, the Nassau School Library
System, and the Children's Services Division of the Nassau County
Library Asssociation are proud to annouce plans for their 10th annual
conference, The Child and the Book. This Festival of Children's
Literature will be held at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury,
New York on Thursday, September 30, 1999.
The day-long celebration will include well-known authors and
illustrators Anthony Browne, Andrea Davis Pinkney, and Brian Pinkney.
Small group book discussions will be an integral part of the day. For
more information or for a registration form, please contact Crystal
Faris at 516-292-8920 or cfaris@nassaulibrary.org.
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Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 08:54:58 -0700
From: BJ QUINLAN <BJQUINLAN@OPENGOVT.OPEN.ORG>
Subject: Stumper-magic quilt
I have a patron looking for a picture book that I'm
unfamiliar with and I'm hoping to tap the great
collective brain. I've done a title keyword search
through our system for anything with "quilt?" in the
title; checked BIP subject guide; Storyteller's
Sourcebook under "quilt", "coverlet", "mothers",
"fairies", "sons".
Here's the storyline: An aged, dying mother
spends weeks working on a beautiful quilt until her
eyes bleed from the work. When she finally
finishes, the wind comes up and carries it away
over the mountains. Her two oldest sons leave and
go to the city, but the third son tries to find the quilt.
After two failed attempts, he finally finds it in a land
filled with fairies who are trying unsuccessfully to
make a quilt as beautiful as the mother's. One
fairy quilts herself into the quilt before the youngest
son takes it back to his dying mother. When he
gets there and wraps it around her, the fairy comes
to life and marries the third son.
I hope this sounds familiar to someone. Please
respond directly to me. TIA!
BJ Quinlan
Youth Services Manager
Salem (OR) Public Library
bjquinlan@open.org
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Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 12:01:52 -0400
From: "childrens" <cfaris@nassaulibrary.org>
Subject: stumper - librarian stories
We received the following description of a book from a patron at one of
our member libraries and we are stumped. If you have any suggestions of
a title for us, we would be most happy! The patron is in her 70's and
remembers reading this book as a young person. She believes that the
book includes several humorous stories set in Philadelphia about a
librarian and that there were illustrations in the book. Any thoughts?
Thanks much.
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Crystal Faris
Children's Services Manager
Nassau Library System
900 Jerusalem Ave.; Uniondale, NY 11553
516-292-8920; cfaris@nassaulibrary.org
www.nassaulibrary.org/childrens/kidsmainpage.html
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Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 09:02:18 -0700
From: Toni Bernardi <tonib@nora.sfpl.lib.ca.us>
Subject: Re: Curfew on adults discussion
At 06:31 PM 8/10/99 -0400, you wrote:
>There appears to be some confusion on the policy of the San Francisco
Public Library regarding adult use of the Main Library Children's Center.
We do not ban adults from the Children's Center and are pleased to help
them find materials that they might need whether they come in with a child
or alone. Many adults use the Center's collection for their own needs or
to get materials for their children. Some of those needs can be met
quickly and some require that the adult spend long periods of time in the
Center, especially if they are using historical or reference materials. We
enjoy the opportunity to help adults use our exceptional collections in
whatever way they need.
It is true that many (but certainly not all) tables and the graphical
computers in the area are labelled for use by children or by adults
accompanied by children. This ensures that children are given priority in
what is, after all, their space within a large, urban building which has
hundreds of seats on several other floors for adults.
It is also, regretfully, part of reality to admit that children's areas can
be a magnet for some people who may not have have the best of intentions.
Since these people do not come with a label, the staff does encourage
adults who are not actively using the materials and resources of the
Children's Center to use other areas of the library.
Toni Bernardi <tonib@nora.sfpl.lib.ca.us>
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Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 10:06:31 PDT
From: "Elizabeth Buono" <ebuono73@hotmail.com>
Subject: Job opening
Branch / Children's Librarian:
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who shares The Ferguson
Library's commitment to innovate Children's Services. This position is at
our Weed Branch and Bookmobile. Responsibilities include reference, readers
advisory, collection development, programming, class visits and storytimes.
MLS necessary, children's experience desirable. Knowledge of electronic
resources, CD-ROM, Internet a must. Salary range: $36,400-$44,714 DOE.
Excellent benefits package. Please send resume and references to Thomas
Blair, Director of Human Resources, The Ferguson Library, One Public Library
Plaza, Stamford, CT 06904 or Fax to (203) 357-9098.
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Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 10:56:18 -0700 (PDT)
From: Kirsten Edwards <kirstedw@kcls.org>
Subject: Re: donation of Harry Potter #3
On Fri, 6 Aug 1999, Jamie Weaver wrote:
> 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.
Unless you suspect that the book is stolen, or purchased with the profits
from drug-dealing, none.
HTH
Kirsten Edwards
kirstedw@kcls.org
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Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 13:02:18 -0500
From: Janette Johnston <jj@round-rock.tx.us>
Subject: Stumpers Answered: Edith, paperback shelving, and magazine covers
Hi,
Thank you, thank you---you guys are amazing, but you already know
that. Thanks to Elaine Loehmann, Phoebe Carter, Darlene Newton, Charlotte
Bradshaw, Sue Ellen Holmes, Gayle Richardson Torrie Hodgson, Ann Moore,
Linda L. Martin, Kathleen L. Buettner, Charlotte Lesser, Lisa Smith, Mary
Rice, Beth Coughlin, Beth Gallaway, Georgi Sandgren, Ellysa Cahoy, Jane
Corry, and Elaine Lesh Morgan.
1)Edith: The Edith is from a series of books by Dare Wright ("The Lonely
Doll", "Edith and the Duckling"; Edith and Midnight").
Houghton has just
re-released "The Lonely Doll".
2)Paperback shelving: Regular shelves got six votes; only two library
reported using spinners, and one was only because of space. She would have
preferred shelving. The one person who used spinners said they used a large
letter sticker on the spine and that helped with the order.
The general consensus was regular shelving was better; however,
since the paperbacks are slippery, you either need special sized shelving,
shelves backed to walls, or shelves with backs and good bookends. Several
libraries had different systems for the series paperbacks. For instance,
general paperbacks might be interfiled with hardbacks or shelved separately,
except for series which were either on spinners or at the end of fiction
shelving.
3)Magazine binders:
There has not been much consensus on this issue so far. One person reported
using locking binders (without problems) for the most current issue; one
used non-locking binders with a label on the binder so that the mag can be
put back into the correct binder if the mag is removed; two reinforced mags
with spine tape or clear mailing tape; and one reported gluing mags into
covers that are plastic on the front and paper on the back.
Thank you again for your input.
Janette Johnston
Children's Services Manager
Round Rock Public Library
216 E. Main
Round Rock, TX 78664
512-218-7002
jj@round-rock.tx.us
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Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 13:07:51 -0500
From: "Kristin Hawksworth" <kristinh@nslsilus.org>
Subject: end of summer reading program
hi -
i am experiencing a lot of frustration with the ending of our summer
reading. the program ended aug. 7. this fact was well posted and
frequently mentioned from the start over two months ago, but of
course, we still have a plethora of patrons who "were never told," or
who missed the end due to vacation, camp, etc, etc. and are
begging (demanding) to be allowed to finish.
does this happen everywhere?
how do you deal with it in your library?
our director is a proponent of the "give them what they want" theory
of service, but it is frustrating to give in all the time to the squeaky
wheels while the majority of patrons (or customers, according to
our director) follow the guidelines without a peep. just venting and
asking for advice. thanks all.
kristin hawksworth
kristinh@nslsilus.ORG
children's librarian
algonquin area public library district
algonquin, il
"These are my own personal opinions and do not necessarily
reflect those of my co-workers or of the library."
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Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 14:46:48 -0400
From: "Karen Sonderman" <sonderka@oplin.lib.oh.us>
Subject: Rock 'n Read-a-thon ideas (long)
Hello everyone! I got so many requests for the information I received
regarding the read-a-thon that I decided to just post it to the list in
general. Some were duplicates, so I have combined them and edited
somewhat.
1) Have readers solicit "pledges" of food to be donated to a local
food
bank.
2) Donate books to a local homeless shelter that takes children as well
as adults.
3) Donate books to a pediatrics ward of a local hospital or a local
doctor's office with labels inside saying "Donated by.....Visit us
sometime!"
4) There is an article in the July 1991 issue of School Library
Journal, p. 30 called "Red Ribbons for Royal Readers" that outlines an
all-night read-a-thon program that did not involve any donations or
prizes-just focused on promoting a family reading experience.
5) Have an all-night, lock-in read-a-thon and use funds generated to
boost a collection in the library. The example given was for a YA
collection and involved young adult readers. Limit the number and get
donations from local businesses of food and gift certificates for
prizes.
We have contacted a local children's hospital Family Resource Center and
will be purchasing books for their activity cart that goes from
room-to-room. We will be asking our Friends group to donate a certain
amount of money for each 1/2 hour of reading. I think we figured we will
have 88 time slots for Monday-Saturday of Children's Book Week, so we
are hoping for at least $2/slot! We will put book plates in the front
of the books recognizing the read-a-thon and the Friends. A local pizza
store will be giving us coupons for our readers. We are calling it
"Star Readers" and plan on using one of our large bulletin boards as a
"sign-up sheet" and will put large stars on the names that actually
show
up and read. People will be able to count the stars to figure out how
much money has been earned. (Someone my staff said we should call it
"Number the Stars" haha). We think the names posted in the room for
everyone to see will also generate interest and perhaps a little more
commitment from the people who sign-up. Plus kids like to see their
names up! We will buy star reader stickers from the Rivershore Reading
Store (2005 32nd St., Rock Island, IL 61201) for our readers and also
plan on putting star balloons on the chair. We will probably use the
star theme for the whole month of November. Soooo, I hope this helps
those of you who liked the read-a-thon idea and maybe inspires a few
more! Thanks again to everyone who sent me suggestions-they generated a
lot of discussion at this end!
Karen Sonderman
Taylor Memorial Public Library
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
sonderka@oplin.lib.oh.us
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Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 11:53:51 PDT
From: "Elizabeth Buono" <ebuono73@hotmail.com>
Subject: Colors Stumper
We had a question yesterday from a woman who remembers reading this book as
a child, about 50 years ago, only she doesn't remember the title. She also
doesn't remember too many of the details, but what she does remember is
this:
It is something about the colors of the world coming from these cans of
paint, and somehow the colors get lost, and the world is gray. There was a
small child who apparently was sad that the colors were gone, and he starts
to cry. A ray of light hits the tear on his cheek, and there is a prism
effect that brings the colors back to the world.
Does this sound at all familiar to anyone out there? Our entire staff has
exhausted its multigenerational knowledge. Please reply directly to me at
ebuono73@hotmail.com
TIA!
Elizabeth Buono
Children's Librarian
The Ferguson Library
Stamford, CT
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Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 16:08:45 -0400 (EDT)
From: kay bowes <kbowes@tipcat.dtcc.edu>
Subject: Re: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?
Just a note -- a friend of mine who is a school librarian with the MS in
media instruction decided on a change and applied for a position in our
local public library. She was rejected because they only hire those with
a MLS. So check the specs wherever you want to be hired.
Kay Bowes
Concord Pike Library
Wilmington, DE
On Tue, 10 Aug 1999, Todd A Grazier wrote:
> On Mon, 9 Aug 1999, Kate Woodworth wrote:
>
> Here in Ohio
>
>
> > Certification in school library science.
>
> Will let you be a school librarian only.
>
> > Certification in ed. media instruction
>
> Will let you be a Media instructor only, basically the same as above.
>
> > Teaching certification.
>
> Allows you to teach in the classroom.
>
>
> > Which program stands the receiver in "best stead," (ie, jobs
available)?
>
> Teacher certification and an MLS with media certification is best. You
> can teach, be a school librarian or work in a public library. If you are
> in a school library and they lose funding and need to shift staff, you
> could go to a classroom, because you have teacher certification. Without
> that, you would be out the door.
>
> > Are these programs the same but named differently by different
> > institutions?
>
> I think so.
>
> > Does it matter where one gets certified (resume-wise; though I don't
mean
> > to dredge up the old nut about whether school names matter)?
>
> I would recomend that you obtain certification in the state you wish to
work.
> It will save headaches and FBI background checks.
>
>
> > What does a person with a graduate degree (MLS) who is considering
school
> > librarianship (at any/all levels) pursue?
>
> This depends on your undergraduate degree.
>
>
>
> /`
> o") Todd A. Grazier
> ,( )' tgrazier@gcfn.org
> _"_ Columbus Metropolitan Library
>
>
>
>
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Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 15:27:51 -0500
From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: Request from PIO: Banned Books Week Displays
>From PIO/Joyce Kelley
___________________________
I'm writing a press release for Banned Books Week in an effort to
gain media attention for the fabulous observances held at libraries.
Are you planning a program or display that's loaded with substance
and ingenuity you'd like to tell us about? Then write me a brief but
descriptive e-mail about it. Send it to jkelly@ala.org. And include
your name and phone number.
This kind of thing really helps me produce colorful and interesting
releases. Additionally, it allows me to point reporters in your
direction. As always, your help is very valuable!
Thanks much.
Joyce M. Kelly
Press Officer
American Library Association
50 E. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 312-280-5043
Fax: 312-944-8520
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