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Date: Sat, 4 Sep 1999 14:12:57 -0400 (EDT)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #803
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Date: Thu, 2 Sep 1999 09:47:29 -0400
From: mkravec@sescva.esc.edu
Subject: Poetry slams and open mikes
Hello. Bonnie Wright fo Ogdensburg Publis Library forwarded your question to
me. I am an English professor at SUNY Empire State College and I sometimes
write poems and attend open mikes and poetry slams. An open mike offers people
a chance tos tep up and read their work--kind of like in a talent show. There
usually is no judging. In a poetry slam, poets actually compete--all in fun.
People usually sign up to read one or more poems in a round robin; judges,
not usually experts but people from the audience, rae the poems, and the
finalists read again--usually, if I remember correctly, for 3 rounds, untila
winner is chosen. There is a moderator/emcee. There is a national association
for
poetry slams, and contests are held locally,r egionally, and nationally.
In Northern NY, from whence I hail, Dr. Judy Weise of the English Department
at SUNY Potsdam has arranged some local slams and could direct you to some
information. Best wishes. Maureen Kravec
PS I suppose by now you have had other responses; I am digging out from
under a vacationa nd our orientation and was late responding.
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Date: Wed, 1 Sep 1999 22:53:03 -0700 (PDT)
From: Kirsten Edwards <kirstedw@kcls.org>
Subject: Re: Free Expression Network: An Appeal to Reason
On Tue, 31 Aug 1999, Dana Estes wrote:
> 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
&etc. snipped.
Er. To which "you" do you refer?
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have been OUT OF DATE ANYWAY!"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: Thu, 2 Sep 1999 10:13:17 -0400
From: "Hudson, Sarah" <shudson@plcmc.lib.nc.us>
Subject: RE: unattended children
Our library has a rule that children under 8 are not to be left unattended.
This age was in place when I started.
I thought I remembered someone telling me that this was based on a
county ordinance, but I can't find the reference. (It could be mistaken
recall on my part.) I think there has been discussion on revising the age,
but again, I don't have confirmation of that.
Sarah
Sarah Hudson
Information Specialist
Independence Regional Library
Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County
shudson@plcmc.lib.nc.us
These opinions are my own and do not reflect those of the library
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Date: Thu, 02 Sep 1999 10:08:30 EDT
From: "Rebecca Domonkos" <rebeccadomonkos@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Library Teen Websites
Danbury Public Library in Connecticut has a hip Teen page:
http://www.danbury.org/libraryteens/
Rebeccadomonkos@hotmail.com
Boca Raton Public Library
>From: "K. Borchers" <kborch@clc.lib.oh.us>
>Reply-To: pubyac@nysernet.org
>To: "'pubyac@nysernet.org'" <pubyac@nysernet.org>
>Subject: Library Teen Websites
>Date: Tue, 31 Aug 1999 15:36:59 -0400
>
>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: Thu, 02 Sep 1999 08:39:00 -0500
From: Sally Goodroe <sgoodroe@stic.lib.tx.us>
Subject: Re: "Days" and Cinderella
Just in regard to two earlier posts:
The mother of all calendars showing all sorts of days, weeks, and months
"National Asparagus Month," "Be Happy Day," etc. is Chase's
Calendar of
Events. It is an annual. I think that this is where the Copycat gets
its calendar.
My favorite source for finding or identifying variants of folk and
fairytales is Margaret Read MacDonald's THE STORYTELLERS SOURCEBOOK.
Another good source is Ireland's INDEX TO FAIRY TALES. Also, Oryx
Publishers did a series of books, each of which focused on a particular
fairytale with several variants. The series is the Multicultural
Folktale Series and the author of the Cinderella book is Judy Sierra.
Hope this is helpful,
Sally
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Sally Goodroe, Children's Specialist
Harris County Public Library, Houston
8080 El Rio Street, Houston, TX 77054
713-749-9031 FAX 713-749-9090
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Date: Thu, 2 Sep 1999 12:55:44 -0700
From: steven engelfried <stevene@dpls.lib.or.us>
Subject: Stumper: panther novel
Our patron wants to find a book about a black panther she read as a child.
It was a novel, probably for ages 12 and up. The panther was the main
character and it was told from its point of view. She thinks it might of
been set in South America, but isn't sure. She checked it out from the
Burbank Public Library in the 1950's. It's not "The Jungle Book." I
found
a possible title in WorldCat called "Panther Magic" by Olaf Baker, but
can't
find a description of this book. Anyone recognize this one?
Steven Engelfried, Children's Librarian
Deschutes Public Library
601 NW Wall Street Bend, OR 97701
ph: 541-617-7072 fax: 541-617-7073
e-mail: stevene@dpls.lib.or.us
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Date: Thu, 2 Sep 1999 15:39:44 -0400 (EDT)
From: Jones <asjones@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: BIB: interracial marriage
Thank you to everyone who responded to my request for picture books that
feature interracial marriages. I received many responses and more are
coming each day; though now I'm seeing a lot of duplicates. This is why
I'm posting the list now.
I was forwarded an excellent web site which contains bibliographies on the
topic. It is the home page of Cynthia Leitich Smith. The address is
http://homepage.interaccess.com/~cynthias/newmultirace.htm -- it includes
many of the books that were sent to me by others, as well as some I did not
see.
Here is the rest of the list:
Adoff, Arnold Black Is Brown Is Tan
Hard To Be Six
Davol, Marguerite Black, White, Just Right
Fox, Mem Whoever You Are
Garland, Sarah Billy and Belle
Hamanaka, Sheila All the Colors of the Earth
Igus, Toyomi Two Mrs. Gibsons
Johnson, Angela The Aunt in Our House
Kasza, Keiko A Mother for Choco
Mandelbaum, Pili You Be me, I'll Be You
Monk, Isabelle Hope
Northway(?) Get Lost, Laura!
Omerod, Jan Who's Whose
Pellegrini, Nina Families Are Different
Senisi, Ellen B. For my Family, Love Allie
Straight, Susan Bear E. Bear
Vigna, Judith Black Like Kyra, White Like Me
Williams, Vera B. More, More, More Said the Baby
I'm so glad this question came up. I'm much better prepared for next time.
Thanks again everyone!!
- --Amy Jones
Brentwood Public Library
asjones@suffolk.lib.ny.us
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Date: Thu, 02 Sep 1999 14:33:10 -0500
From: Kathleen Ahern <kahern@selco.lib.mn.us>
Subject: thumb stumper
Does this sound familiar? Picture book at least 8 or more years old.
Main character is a boy who puts his thumb in a pie (or something
similar) and pulls out an alligator and other "dangaerous" creatures?
TIA
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Date: Thu, 2 Sep 1999 10:04:10 -0700 (PDT)
From: Jenise Jones <conkaj@yahoo.com>
Subject: Finger plays for children
Hello,
I am in search of finger plays for children on audio or CD. I would
like to have more interaction with children with a musical background.
If anyone has a suggetion please let me know. Thanks Jenise Please reply
directly to me.
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Date: Thu, 02 Sep 1999 13:41:05 -0600
From: "Susan Oakes" <soakes@ald.lib.co.us>
Subject: Stumper
I have been asked to locate a story about a little boy who is trying to
get his goat over the fence. Several animals help but the bee does the
trick. We have searched the usual sources. Any ideas? Please respond
to me directly at soakes@ald.lib.co.us. Thank you.
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Date: Wed, 1 Sep 1999 20:38:41 -0600
From: joslund@colosys.net
Subject: ? need mid-level stories re greed vs gratitude
Hi,
I am searching for a few good titles for a 6th grade boy (mother
wants boy to read) about having plenty and still wanting more. We
found a few fables and folk tales, but would like a more
contemporary tale. Am not getting many ideas using conventional
search terms such as greed, thankfulness, contentment. A few
good reads would do. TIA.
Janet Oslund
joslund@colosys.net
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Date: Thu, 02 Sep 1999 12:52:53 -0700
From: "REBECCA HIGGERSON" <RHIGGERSON@sacramento.lib.ca.us>
Subject: Re: Library Teen Websites
I guess we're blowing our own horn here, but we're really excited about the look
of our new Teen Page for the Sacramento Public Library.
http://www.saclib.org/teens/default.asp
Good Luck!
********************************
Rebecca Higgerson
Youth Services Librarian
Sacramento Public Library
828 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95630
(916)264-2845
rhiggerson@sacramento.lib.ca.us
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Date: Thu, 02 Sep 1999 08:35:02 -0700
From: "Carrie Eldridge" <celdridge@sanjuan.lib.wa.us>
Subject: Re: stumper
One our patrons is looking for a children's book that takes place on the
Mississippi River. She remembers two characters: Chance & Indiana. They
are brother and sister. Indiana is missing and Chance is traveling on a
steamboat and looking for her. While traveling he meets interesting
characters - the Tall Tale kind.
Can anyone help?
Carrie Eldridge
San Juan Island Library District
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
360-378-2798
360-378-2706
celdridge@sanjuan.lib.wa.us
"I eat words wherever
I find them but am no wiser.
Keep your books under lock and key
or they'll be devoured by me!"
what am I?
-from "Riddle Road: puzzles in poems and
pictures" illustrated by Erik Blegvad
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Date: Thu, 02 Sep 1999 15:18:50 -0400
From: Lorie <odonnell@borg.com>
Subject: stumper : cowboy picture book series
Hi all, I am here to pick your brains! A patron came in today (isn't
that how they all start!!??) and wanted a series of picture books she
read as a child, about 25 years ago. All she remembers is that the
books were all by the same author, and they were cowboy stories. The
cook played a key role in them. The books were brick red and had a
lasso on the front cover (they always remember the color!!)
They are not the C. W. Anderson books, she already looked at those at my
suggestion.
Any ideas? I am fresh out!!
Thanks in advance. Please send to me, and I will post the correct
answer if it is found.
Lorie
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***************
Lorie J. O'Donnell
odonnell@borg.com
"All that is comes from the mind; it is based on the mind,
it is fashioned by the mind. " from The Pali Canon
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Date: Thu, 2 Sep 1999 9:14:01 -0400
From: YA assistant <JDICKEY@ESCHER.dnet.cuyahoga.lib.oh.us>
Subject: RE: Library Teen Websites
Hi!
Thought others who do not know of this list would like this link:
http://www.suffolk.lib.ny.us/youth/virtual.html
It was compiled by Patrick Jones. This is its new home.
Janet
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Janet Dickey, YA assistant, Cuyahoga Cty. PL (suburban Cleveland)
<jdickey@cuyahoga.lib.oh.us>
*************
Anyone's Guess (grades 6 9) and InvestiCats (grades 3 5)
Mystery Kits
http://dbldog.com/ <blakdog@en.com>
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Date: Thu, 02 Sep 1999 09:00:27 -0400
From: Babette Wofter <wofterba@oplin.lib.oh.us>
Subject: [Fwd: Job Opening/Youth Services Coordinator]
Job Opening/Youth Services Coordinator:
The Perry County District Library, located in southeastern Ohio, seeks
an enthusiastic coordinator for the youth services department. MLS from
ALA accredited university. One year's experience in a public
library/youth services or school library preferred, but new graduates
are encouraged to apply. Responsible for system wide programs and
collection development for children and young adults. Experience
programming for infant and toddlers a plus. Supervises one part-time
assistant, one children's outreach specialist, and one youth services
page. Includes evenings and Saturdays on occasion. Part of the
management team, this position reports directly to the Assistant
Director. Salary range: $24,000-$34,000. Position open until filled.
EEOE.
Send resume to: Library Search Committee
c/o Babette Wofter
Perry County District Library
117 South Jackson Street
New Lexington, Ohio 43764
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Date: Thu, 02 Sep 1999 09:26:14 -0400
From: Charles Schacht <schachtc@libcoop.net>
Subject: Re: Free Expression Network: An Appeal to Reason
>
>
> 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.
I don't know anyone who has maintained here that knowledge IS a harmful thing; I
thought the issue under discussion related to the advisabililty of exposing
children
to
realistic, graphically violent visual imagery, which as far as I can see doesn't
have a whole lot to do with knowledge or information.. Did I miss something?
Chuck Schacht
Romeo District Library
Romeo, MI.
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Date: Thu, 02 Sep 1999 20:40:16 -0500
From: "Thomas P. Stokes" <tstokes@snet.net>
Subject: Re: MLS online
Bonnie Janssen wrote:
>
> 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
> __________________________________________________
> Do You Yahoo!?
> Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com
Dear Bonnie-
Southern Connecticut State University is currently offering graduate
courses on-line- Check out their website! Good Luck.
Joan Stokes
Southbury Library
Southbury CT.
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Date: Thu, 2 Sep 1999 10:34:57 -0400 (EDT)
From: Dee Earl <earlde@oplin.lib.oh.us>
Subject: Re: hand made memo pads
Ellison sells a quart of Padding Compound for $8.00 which goes a long
way. They also sell a press, but you can ad lib without it. Their phone
number is (800) 253-2238.
Dee Earl, Director
Montpelier Public Library
On Tue, 31 Aug 1999, Deborah McClish wrote:
> 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: Thu, 02 Sep 1999 10:42:31 -0700
From: annelmay@mailserver.franklintwp.org
Subject: Re: Halloween Puppet Play
>My partner and I are trying to locate a Halloween puppet play script that
we can perform this year. Everything we've looked at so far is either too
complex (too many characters) or not "scary" in the least. Any
suggestions?
>
>Rebecca Higgerson
How about using some of Alvin Schwartz's scary stories and retelling them
with the puppets? You can rewrite them ahead of time so you can read the
lines during the performance, then have copies of the book for audience
members to check out after the show. I hope this helps!
Anne Lemay
Franklin Township Library
Somerset, NJ
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Date: Thu, 2 Sep 1999 12:15:27 -0700 (PDT)
From: Gayle Richardson <grichard@spl.org>
Subject: Re: Halloween Costumes
The Hallowe'en costume of choice? I'm am already having children check in
with me about how they are preparing their Harry Potter character
costumes.
One little kiddo told me proudly that he was going to be Harry and his
younger brother will be a 'dementor'...that lightning slash on the
forehead and a pair of glasses shouldn't be too hard. Gayle Richardson
On Mon, 30 Aug 1999, Kirsten Edwards wrote:
> On Sat, 28 Aug 1999, Lisa Hunziger wrote:
>
> > Halloween is approaching, and at our library we are looking for ideas
> > for costumes that the Children's staff can wear during programs. I
know
>
> There's always dungarees, boots, leather jacket & slouch hat - and a
> backpack full of good books at the shoulder - for Illinois Jones, Indie's
> librarian cousin....
>
> 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: Thu, 02 Sep 1999 08:32:33 -0700
From: Betsy Bybell <bbybell@norby.latah.lib.id.us>
Subject: Re: responses to fairy tale weeding
Good morning all,
It occurred to me last night that a possible compromise if you have to weed
the fairy and folk tale section because of over-burdened shelves would be
to check if the multi-tale books are indexed. The 2 indexes I use are
Margaret Read MacDonald's _Storyteller Sourcebook_ or Norma Ireland's
_Index to Fairy Tales_. MRM's is more valuable because of the cross-indexes
and the short plot synopsis, although it is getting more out of date.
It breaks both my heart and my pocketbook when the J398s are weeded since I
am a storyteller in addition to working in a library. I see the need to
weed when your space is limited and the collection isn't heavily used. I
grab them up privately whenever I hit a book sale. But practically
speaking, if a tale isn't indexed, it can be impossible to track down when
you need it.
Betsy Bybell
Branch Coordinator, Latah County Library
110 S. Jefferson, Moscow ID 83843
208-882-3925, fax 208-882-5098
email: bbybell@norby.latah.lib.id.us
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Date: Thu, 02 Sep 1999 09:47:31 -0400
From: Charles Schacht <schachtc@libcoop.net>
Subject: Re: Free Expression Network: An Appeal to Reason
Dana Estes wrote:
> 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 don't know whether to laugh until my sides hurt here or bang my head against
the wall in disbelief; I suppose I could alternate between the two... Last time
that I looked, recognizing that a certain type of media has the potential to do
harm to a certain audience was not quite the same as believing the world would
be better off without it. If I didn't LOVE books and music I would never have
decided to do what I do. Hey - I even love the Simpsons. I'm just encouraging
people to contemplate possible consequences of the "let's make everything
available to everybody at all ages" approach. Media has power, and I
respect
that power; therefore am I cautious of providing some types, especially violent
visual images, to children indiscriminately.
Chuck Schacht
Romeo District Library
Romeo, MI.
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Date: Fri, 03 Sep 1999 09:31:40 -0500
From: "ROBIN DAVIS" <DAVISR@ci.farmers-branch.tx.us>
Subject: Re: Nutty books
Thanks to all who sent me books, fingerplays, etc. on nuts, squirrel and
chipmunks. The program went GREAT!!
Robin Davis
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