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Date: Thu, 2 Sep 1999 21:57:20 -0400 (EDT)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #801
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Date: Tue, 31 Aug 1999 15:36:59 -0400
From: "K. Borchers" <kborch@clc.lib.oh.us>
Subject: Library Teen Websites
Our library is in the process of redesigning our teen page. We'd like to use
some hip, new design techniques and have had trouble finding library sites
with a less tamed look. If any of you know of some good library teen sites
or if there has been a list of some posted in the recent past... I would greatly
appreciate the help.
Thanks!
Kate Borchers
Grandview Heights Public Library
Columbus, OH
kborch@clc.lib.oh.us
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Date: Tue, 31 Aug 1999 13:27:42 -0700 (PDT)
From: Kirsten Edwards <kirstedw@kcls.org>
Subject: Re: Free Expression Network: An Appeal to Reason
On Tue, 31 Aug 1999, RoseMary Honnold wrote:
> It is my belief that knowledge is not a harmful thing. Being aware helps us
be
> better prepared. Childhood has been romanticized and its real purpose as a
> training period to become capable, productive and sensible fellow human
beings
> is tossed aside in favor of a sheltered, protected, useless period of
learning
> "harmless" nonsense. This is just my opinion, of course.
But a *little* knowledge is a dangerous thing. Drink deeply or not at all
from (wisdom's?) spring. Or to put it another way, air-brushed babes in
Playboy *aren't* real women, but how do you know this?
But you're dead on about childhood...
Just a thought...
Kirsten A. Edwards "It's 1999, of course they have a list of them
kirstedw@kcls.org on the Web, everything's on the Web these days,
when I was in school, we would have had to walk
to the LIBRARY and find a bunch of DEAD TREES
glued together on a DUSTY SHELF, and it would
have been OUT OF DATE ANYWAY!" - C.K. Davis
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Date: Tue, 31 Aug 1999 15:34:11 -0500
From: Deborah McClish <Deborah@rockford.lib.il.us>
Subject: hand made memo pads
Hi all,
I want to make memo pads by using old scrap paper and glueing them together.
My question to you what kind of adhesive can I use to bind the edge of the
paper so it is easy to tear off of the pad? I've searched the Internet and
our books on paper crafts to no avail. Is anyone able to help me?
Thank you,
Deborah McClish
Youth Services, Librarian
Rockford (IL) Public Library
deborah@rockford.lib.il.us
http://www.rpl.rockford.org
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Date: Tue, 31 Aug 1999 13:44:16 -0700
From: Laura Whaley <WHALEYL@santacruzpl.org>
Subject: RE: Graphic novels
We catalog Graphic Novels in the YA Non-fiction under cartoons/cartooning.
Currently I display them on unused periodical shelving so that the covers
attract the eye.
Laura
Boulder Creek Branch Library
- -----Original Message-----
From: Holley J Varley [mailto:varleyho@oplin.lib.oh.us]
Sent: Saturday, August 28, 1999 7:11 AM
To: pubyac@nysernet.org
Subject: Graphic novels
Hi Pubyaccers,
We are collecting more and more graphic novels in our 10 branch public
library system. Currently, most of these are classified as juvenile
fiction, but the audience is teen (YA). They seem to get lost with the
juvenile chapter books. I'm not sure they would fare much better
interfiled with YA novels.
How do you classify these books in your libraries? How do you shelf or
display? Please reply directly to me and I will post to the list if there
is interest.
Holly Varley
Clermont County Public Library
varleyho@oplin.lib.oh.us
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Date: Tue, 31 Aug 1999 15:13:23 PDT
From: "Cheryl Marcotte" <fuschia27@hotmail.com>
Subject: library card stickers
Hello! A big thank you to everyone who sent me suggestions for "I Got My
Library Card Today" stickers. We are still deciding, but think that they
would be especially great as a give-away during National Library Week! I
recieved so many requests for info. on where to get these stickers that I
decided to mail the list the response.
"I Got My Library Card Today" stickers can be purchased from the
Rivershore
Reading Store.
Pack of 100 for $15. (a bit expensive :/ )
Phone: (309) 788-7717
Address: 2005 32nd St. Rock Island, IL 61201
Thank You Again.
Cheryl Marcotte
Youth Services Librarian
DeWitt Public Library
fuschia27@hotmail.com
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Date: Tue, 31 Aug 1999 16:45:49 -0600
From: "Bette Ammon" <bammon@missoula.lib.mt.us>
Subject: Re: Graphic novels
We have a separate collection of comics and graphic novels
shelved in the Young Adult section. They are cataloged YC for
Young Adult Comics and are shelved in 2 end of rack display
cases. Most all the comics and graphic novels live there from
Garfield to Eisner to Maus to illustrated classics. It's very popular.
Bette Ammon
Bette Ammon, Director http://www.missoula.lib.mt.us
Missoula Public Library 406.721.2665
301 E Main fax 406.728.5900
Missoula MT 59802 bammon@missoula.lib.mt.us
"Be careful about reading health books, you may
die of a misprint." Mark Twain
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Date: Tue, 31 Aug 1999 18:52:20 -0500
From: Dana Estes <de2345@tds.net>
Subject: Re: Free Expression Network: An Appeal to Reason
You are correct but as I have said before I am a firm believer that
simulated violence does not lead to real violence. You, like so many other
people have been railroaded by the government and fanatical religous
groups into believing that the world would be a better place without TV,
music, video games, movies, or books. I personally do not want to live in
such a sheltered environment. Hey, we all can't be Mr. Rogers and Barney.
What you choose to read or watch is up to you. If you monitor and censor
what your own children watch and read, that's fine. But, please let others
do as they wish within reason and don't enforce rules upon good people who
like entertainment that differs from your tastes.
Dana Estes
Hancock County Public Library
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Date: Tue, 31 Aug 1999 17:59:57 -0600
From: Becky Smith <bsmith@inter.state.lib.ut.us>
Subject: Re: food for thought:violence in the media
Kirsten Edwards wrote:
> But what I wish I could recall, is the recent study which indicated that
> it really doesn't matter *what* very young children watch on T.V., but
> T.V. viewing itself that can cause damage. I remember the writer making
> noises like "well, I guess saying that you only let your kid watch two
> hours of T.V a day - sesame street type shows - is like reassuring
> yourself that you're only giving your kid two joints of marijuana a day
> instead of PCP."
This was a news story, based on a report in the journal "Pediatrics",
that showed up in the New York Times on August 4. It was reprinted all
over the country the next day, probably with varying comments from local
writers! Here's what appeared in our local paper:
Pediatricians suggest limits on TV viewing by children
Children under 2 shouldn't watch television at all, not even "Barney"
or
"Sesame Street," the American Academy of Pediatrics is recommending.
And older kids should not be allowed to have televisions or computers in
their bedrooms, the 55,000-member academy recommends in a report in this
month's issue of the journal Pediatrics.
The academy said research shows direct interaction with parents and
other caregivers is necessary for babies' and toddlers' healthy brain
growth and the development of social, emotional and cognitive skills.
Watching television may interfere with that interaction, the report
said.
TV viewing also can affect the physical health of young people, the
academy said, and pediatricians should take a "media history" of
patients to go along with the traditional medical history.
The medical organization is giving its members a questionnaire for young
patients, asking about their time spent on movies, computer games and
the Internet. The pediatrician could then counsel parents about areas of
concern, the report said.
"The importance is to get the message out to people that TV and media
consumption has significant health effects on children," said Dr. Miriam
Bar-on, chairwoman of the academy's committee on public education, who
helped write the study. She suggested children be encouraged to play
outside, read books, or work with puzzles or games.
And while tots under 2 shouldn't be watching TV, she added, "If it's a
3-year-old and 'Sesame Street' is on and parents want that half-hour of
peace, there's nothing wrong with that."
More than 1,000 studies have concluded that exposure to media violence
can increase the risk of aggressive behavior in some children and
adolescents, the academy said.
The academy also pointed to the high sexual content of television shows,
the glamorization of tobacco and alcohol use, and the tendency of people
who watch a lot of television to be overweight.
The academy noted that the average American child spends 21 hours a week
watching television. It said that demonstrates the need for media
education programs in schools that could teach children to look at the
messages they get from the media with more critical eyes.
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Becky Smith
Children's Librarian
Logan (UT) Library
bsmith@inter.state.lib.ut.us
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Date: Tue, 31 Aug 1999 21:06:37 -0400
From: Toni Buzzeo <buzzeocyll@mix-net.net>
Subject: Interracial families
Amy Jones wrote:
> Need some input--a patron came in looking for picture books to use with
> her 3-year-old daughter. Something that touches upon a mother and father
> of different races (white mother/African American father, or similar).
Be sure to check out author Cynthia Leitich Smith's webpage on the topic
at: http://homepage.interaccess.com/~cynthias/newmultirace.htm
Toni Buzzeo, MA, MLIS
Longfellow School LMC
Portland, ME
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Date: Tue, 31 Aug 1999 18:55:15 -0700 (PDT)
From: Bonnie Janssen <bjafrm@yahoo.com>
Subject: MLS online
Whoops! Wouldn't you know it, when the recent posts about where to get
an MLS on line came through I did not need that information and of
course now I do. Could someone please send me the information on where
this is happening! Thanks Bonnie bjafrm@yahoo.com
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Date: Wed, 1 Sep 1999 10:04:29 -0500 (CDT)
From: "Catherine E. Ingram" <ceingram@starbase1.htls.lib.il.us>
Subject: Re: Teen Magazines
While shopping yesterday I came across "COSMO girl". (Line under the
title reads: "A cool new magazine for teens"). I am just starting to
look at it and was wondering if anyone else had seen it. I can tell you
one thing of interest to librarians - There is a whole page of 'NSYNC
stickers. Generally, it would seem to be the basic female oriented trash.
Anyone else been looking at this one?
http://www.cosmogirl.com/
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Date: Wed, 01 Sep 1999 10:19:51 -0700
From: "Charlette Hines Poteat" <charlettehines@eudoramail.com>
Subject: Re: Free Expression Network: An Appeal to Reason
totally agree--this is my opinion also! when i order
books for my library, i try to order opposing
viewpoints--i never give them the pro without giving
them the con, if possible. don't want them to think
like me, i just want them to think.
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On Tue, 31 Aug 1999 13:33:44 RoseMary Honnold wrote:
>It is my belief that knowledge is not a harmful thing. Being aware helps us
be
>better prepared. Childhood has been romanticized and its real purpose as a
>training period to become capable, productive and sensible fellow human
beings
>is tossed aside in favor of a sheltered, protected, useless period of
learning
>"harmless" nonsense. This is just my opinion, of course.
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Date: Wed, 01 Sep 1999 13:51:05 -0400
From: Jeanne Becknell <becknelj@mail.dekalb.public.lib.ga.us>
Subject: library card month
I need to set up a display and/or a bulletin board for National Library
Card Signup Month. Any ideas for display items? Please reply to me
personally. TIA.
"It is certainly my opinion that a book worth reading only in
childhood is not worth reading even then." - C. S. Lewis.
Jeanne Becknell
Children's Librarian
Dunwoody Library
5339 Chamblee-Dunwoody RD
Dunwoody, GA 30338
Phone: 770-512-4640
Fax: 770-512-4644
Email: becknelj@mail.dekalb.public.lib.ga.us
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Date: Wed, 01 Sep 1999 15:00:04 EDT
From: "Rebecca Domonkos" <rebeccadomonkos@hotmail.com>
Subject: unattended children
Our library has a rule that children under age 7 must be accompanied by an
adult. I was recently asked why we chose age 7 and not an older or a
younger age. The rule was made before I started working here, so I don't
know why.
If your library has an unaccompanied child rule, what is the age limit, and
how did you choose that particular age?
Thanks in advance!
Rebecca Domonkos
Boca Raton Public Library
rebeccadomonkos@hotmail.com
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Date: Wed, 01 Sep 1999 14:32:15 -0500
From: Kathy Buzzard <kbuzzard@explorer3.pioneer.lib.ok.us>
Subject: Stumper--help with storytime themes
Hello
We are starting our story time up again (after taking a break during the
summer) and our themes that we need finger plays and flannel board help
with are fairs (either county or state) and spots and dots. Any help
would be most appreciated. We have enough books on both themes but need
anything else you can think of for a preschool story time. Please respond
directly to me.
Thanks in advance.
Kathy Buzzard
kbuzzard@explorer3.pioneer.lib.ok.us
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Date: Wed, 01 Sep 1999 14:36:55 -0700
From: annelmay@mailserver.franklintwp.org
Subject: Re: FAQ of youth librarians
"Where can I find out who has recorded this kids' song on which
album? (If you guys know the answer to this one, I *really* want
to know.)" - Torrie
Sorry for the late reply to this post, but I just came across it as I
catch up on summer email messages.
Educational Record Center (1-800-438-1637) states in their catalog that
"Our computer knows every song on every recording in this catalog! If you
know a song but not the recording, we can identify the album ..."
I've used this service successfully. Of course, it only helps if the song
you're looking for has been recorded on a current album - but some of them
seem to stay "in print" forever! It's a nice catalog (although you may
do
better elsewhere price-wise) and even lists 1998 ALA Notable recordings in
the 1999 catalog.
Anne Lemay
Franklin Township Library
Somerset, NJ
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Date: Wed, 01 Sep 1999 16:20:23 -0500
From: Melissa Foster <mfoster@post.bham.lib.al.us>
Subject: 21st Century Bulletin Boards
I am new to this list and I wanted to pick the collective brains of
everyone out there. Does anyone have a neat good-bye 20th century hello
21st century bulletin board idea? We wanted to showcase this unique
time in history and haven't had any brainstorms yet. Any ideas?????
Please e-mail me directly <mfoster@bham.lib.al.us> and I'll post any
suggestions made.
Thanks,
Melissa Foster
Children's Librarian
Leeds Jane Culbreth Library
Leeds, Alabama
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Date: Wed, 1 Sep 1999 20:53:16 -0400
From: Karen Laird <klaird@worthington.lib.oh.us>
Subject: thanks: k-2 storytimes
Thank you to all who responded to my request for ideas to use in a K-2
storytime. I got many, many responses with lots of good ideas. If
anyone would like copies, I will be happy to forward them to you. (I'm
afraid it would be far too long to post, unless there is a huge interest
in seeing them.) Again, I greatly appreciate your generosity.
Karen Laird
Children's Librarian
Northwest Library
klaird@worthington.lib.oh.us
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