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Date: Tue, 5 Oct 1999 19:10:27 -0400 (EDT)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #837
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Date: Mon, 04 Oct 1999 10:11:56 -0500
From: Marilyn <fmpl@startext.net>
Subject: Re: Downloading onto floppies from OPACs
We, at first, didn't lock our OPACs down & I spent all my time 'fixing'
them. It was decided that since that is only part of my job, we needed
to lock them down. Our idea was that we would remove the protection
when someone needed to download something. I then discovered I was
spending nearly as much time standing guard over the computers while
data was downloaded as I was 'fixing' the computers. Also, for those
files & the occasional software that was too large for floppies, they
would ask to download it to our harddrive so they could work on it
here. That certainly was not acceptable.
Then we installed Full Armor which locked EVERYTHING down. That seemed
to work pretty well although there was some grumbling, but people
understood when we explained what we had been through. Stuff was still
happening to the computers & I was again wasting too much time with
little problems on those OPACs. We had the local system 'expert' come
in & we had no idea what locked down meant before he fixed them. I
thought they couldn't get into it before, but he showed me all sorts of
things they could still do. He set up passwords for everything, even to
boot the computers, & they have run for months with very little 'fixing'
on my part. This is so wonderful! Wish we had the sense to do this
right from the start.
I know it seems cruel, but you have to consider your manpower & your
sanity, too. Somehow our patrons have figured out how get what they
need.
Good luck.
Marilyn
Mansfield Public Library
Betsy Bybell wrote:
>
> Good morning everyone,
>
> A question has come up about allowing patrons to download information found
> on the Internet onto floppy diskettes from the library's OPAC stations.
> Some of our staff are concerned about contacting viruses and want all the
> computers "locked" down. I'm more concerned with patrons in the
rural
> branches who do not have access to the Internet at home and might want to
> save files that are longer than several pages. Have any of you run into
> this dilemma and how has your library handled it?
>
> Many thanks,
> 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: Sat, 2 Oct 1999 14:43:43 -0500
From: DLHIETT <dlh@greennet.net>
Subject: RE: Community outreach
Thank you to all who responded to the community outreach inquiry. Here is the
feedback for all of you who wrote asing for the info.
I bring 20 picture books
(and a printout of the titles) that I just randomly pick off the shelves
(and check out to the school) to leave there for 3 weeks. I've been doing
a "mini" storytime with the children. I read about 2 or 3 books, do a
feltboard story and maybe a song or a fingerplay.
We try to do 1-4 books, a song or two, and a couple of finger
plays. Our goal is to do about 20 min. and then the storyteller stays, sits
on the floor for another 20-25 minutes interacting with the kids, reading
another story to several of them, whatever is appropriate.
We take a classroom collection with us if the preschool wishes and leave it
until our next visit. They must track the books though and pay for lost
items. We check these out by issuing a library card to each preschool who
wants a classroom collection.
We also have what we call a deposit collection of free books. We take a
colorful container, cover it with copies of picture book characters and
"Reading is Fun" in English & Spanish. We restock it each visit
with books
and magazines the children and parents may take and keep. We provide juv.&
adult, Eng. & Spanish.
Each month I visit three preschools/daycares, two Early Childhood Classes
and two Developemental Kindergartens in our area. I bring books that they
can interact with such as Eric Carle, Ann Jonas, Judy Hindley, Jez
Alborough, and Dale Arnosky to name a few. I always try to bring one
brand new book (they love hearing how they're the first to see and hear
the story).
Since I see groups from age two through kindergarten I bring appropriate
age level books. The little ones always wait for Spot or anything that
is "lift the flaps". I also have my supplies of flannelboard rhymes (
I
use a small board that fits into my bag, the Monkey Mitt (or a glove with
velcro on the fingertips) and always try to do one fingerplay (it's fun to
see the little ones work with their fingers). I vist 4-5 groups at the
three centers so generally I'm away from the library for two hours. I
always bring a "treat" whether it's a sticker (for the smaller
groups),
mostly it's a bookmark that has been cut from the Ellison Die machine.
Anything that is appropriate with the stories, holidays, or seasons. We
have teen volunteers to do this work.
I estimate that I see over 200 children a month. One of the daycares
pays a regular visit TO the library the third Friday of the month. I read
four to five books, do a Draw and Tell or another different type of
storytelling, they are kindergarteners. It ends with a short video, they
are here for about an hour.
do programs at two pre-schools (one once a month & the other 3 times to
cover each of their age groups.) My program lasts about 30 min. I have a
theme & read books & do magnet stories (or flannel if you have them).
They love visual items. We have songs & fingerplays relating to theme &
sometimes I show a filmstrip. We don't take books to them, we prepare
teacher packets for them, which they pick up once a month for a 28 day
loan period. I go the pre-schools from Oct. thru May.
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Date: Fri, 1 Oct 1999 14:07:25 -0700
From: "Keeney, Scott" <SKEENEY@ci.albany.or.us>
Subject: stumper solved: caterpillars Stripe and Yellow climb a mountain.. .
Thanks to multiple savvy repliers.
The book is Hope for the Flowers, written and illustrated by Trina
Paulus, Paulist Press, ISBN 0-8091-0174-2, and still in print.
My patron was very grateful.
Scott Keeney
Children's Librarian work 541-917-7591
Albany Public Library fax 541-917-7586
1390 Waverly Dr SE
Albany OR 97321 skeeney@ci.albany.or.us
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Date: Fri, 01 Oct 1999 19:49:02 -0400
From: "Sylvia Leigh Lambert" <leighladidah@gurlmail.com>
Subject: Themes for Storytimes
Hi all,
Thanks to all who've helped shape the building of my repertoire. I'll share my
list of all of your lists soon. Keep 'em coming too. Love 'em!
And now: I can't believe I asked ya'll to send your lists directly to me. I was
so eager, I suppose. But I try not to be greedy. And, again, to prove it, I'll
share my compilation soon.
Thanks,
Leigh Lambert
Library Associate/Services Coordinator
Richmond Public Library --East End Branch and
Hull St. Branch
Richmond, Virginia
get your free gURLmAIL at http://www.gURLmAIL.com
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Date: Fri, 01 Oct 1999 14:27:38 -0400
From: Charles Schacht <schachtc@libcoop.net>
Subject: Re: Firefighter songs & fingerplays for Storytimes
I'm not sure what kind of movies my resident Tomten has been watching
lately, but he's taken to patroling the stacks while singing gruffly
(but quietly) "Oh patrolman Swenson is my name, and catching criminals
is my game: my uniform's blue, my badge is bright, and I'm on the job
both day and night. There's a flashing light on top of my car, and bad
guys around here don't get far; out town is peaceful because of me, and
the people are as happy as happy can be." I'm not used to seeing this
side of him ...
Chuck Schacht
Romeo District Library
Romeo, MI
D P Stout wrote:
> Hey, I missed those completely and would love a copy of both
> fireman/policeman/anything! PLEASE???!!!
> Denise M. Pulgino Stout, Youth Services Outreach Librarian
> Chester County Public Library
> 450 Exton Square Parkway
> Exton PA 19341
> 610.280.2672
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Date: Fri, 01 Oct 1999 14:52:24 -0500
From: "Linda Waddle (Esther Murphy)" <emurphy@ala.org>
Subject: Teen Read Week in American Libraries
American Libraries will be devoting a section of its December issue to
Teen Read Week. They would like to know about interesting and unusual
programs being conducted for Teen Read Week and would like photographs
of your events and programs as well.
If you would like to be considered for the feature article, please
send a report of your TRW event to americanlibraries@ala.org. Please
include contact information (name, phone, email). If you need
assistance if preparing your report, YALSA has posted a feedback form
on the Teen Read Week Web site at http://www.ala.org/teenread/ff.html.
The page provides a list of questions to help guide you. The form is
in a PDF format and can be downloaded if you would prefer.
Photographs should be sent in a tif or gif file to
americanlibraries@ala.org
and accompanied by captions.
The deadline for submission to American Libraries for both the report
and photographs is November 1. No need to send to YALSA if you are
sending to American Libraries.
Any questions, please contact YALSA at 800-545-2433, ext. 4390.
Please feel free to share this information. Thanks for your help. We
look forward to some great events!
Deborah Davis
Public Relations Specialist
ALA Public Information Office
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
312-280-2148
dedavis@ala.org
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Date: Sat, 2 Oct 1999 15:00:18 -0500
From: DLHIETT <dlh@greennet.net>
Subject: RE: Firefighter songs & fingerplays for Storytimes
Here is a list of policeman fingerplays.
Policeman finger plays, songs, etc
I have used this for safety programs. The tune is Mary had a little lamb:
9-1-1 is the number to call,
number to call, number to call.
9-1-1 is the number to call,
when you need some help.
Then we add other things like; when there is a fire, when some one is
sick....
Five Strong Policemen
Five strong policemen standing by a store.
One became a traffic cop, and then there were four.
Four strong policemen watching over me.
One took home a lost boy, and then there were three.
Three strong policemen dressed all in blue.
One stopped a speeding car, and then there were two.
Two strong policemen--how fast they can run!
One caught a bad man, and then there was one.
One strong policeman saw some smoke one day.
He called the firemen who put out the fire right away.
Traffic Policeman
The traffic policeman holds up his hand. (hold up hand, palm forward)
He blows the whistle, (pretend to blow whistle)
He gives the command. (hold up hand again)
When the cars are stopped (hold up hand again)
He waves at me.
Then I may cross the street you see. (wave hand as if indicating to go)
Dial 9-1-1
Dial 9-1-1
You'll hear them say
That help's on the way.
If you need help, you know what to do--
Call the police and the firehouse too.
Just dial 9-1-1, that's what you do.
Dial 9-1-1.
I'm a Police Officer
I'm a police officer
With my star,
I help peopleNear and far.
If you have a problem,
Call on me,
and I will be there
One, two, three!
If You Get Lost
If you get lost someplace in town,
Don't talk to a stranger.
(Shake head.)
Look for a police officer
To keep you out of danger.
Tell her what your name is
And where your house is too.
(Nod head.)
She will help you get back home,
Or bring your m
- -----Original Message-----
From: D P Stout [SMTP:dpstout@ccls.org]
Sent: Friday, October 01, 1999 8:27 AM
To: 'pubyac@nysernet.org'
Subject: RE: Firefighter songs & fingerplays for Storytimes
Hey, I missed those completely and would love a copy of both
fireman/policeman/anything! PLEASE???!!!
Denise M. Pulgino Stout, Youth Services Outreach Librarian
Chester County Public Library
450 Exton Square Parkway
Exton PA 19341
610.280.2672
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Date: Fri, 01 Oct 1999 15:52:32 -0500
From: "Esther Murphy" <emurphy@ala.org>
Subject: Participatory Reading Survey for Teen Read Week
Librarians and Teachers:
Please encourage MALE young adults as well as female young adults to
take this survey during your Teen Read Week activities.
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NEWS
For Immediate Release
October, 1999
Contact:
Linda Waddle
312-280-4391
lwaddle@ala.org
OR
Luis Castro
212-367-0805
luis@smartgirl.com
New survey to get inside scoop on teen reading during Teen Read Week
To celebrate Teen Read Week, October 17-23, the Young Adult Library
Services Association (YALSA) will join with SmartGirl.com to survey
teens about reading * their favorite books and authors, when, where
and why they read. Young men and women are invited to voice their
opinions at
http://www.smartgirl.com/teenreadweek.html
anytime from now through October 24. ALA encourages public and school
libraries to invite teens to visit the site and complete the survey.
"The best way to learn how to get teens to read more is to ask them
directly," says Isabel Wolcott, president and founder of
SmartGirl.com. "Reading is very personal and different for everybody,
so we're urging as many teens as possible to share why they love to
read."
According to YALSA President Jana Fine, the survey is designed to
assess teens' reading habits, particularly whether they "read for the
fun of it," which is the theme for Teen Read Week. "Teens represent
a group that has long been underserved in terms of literacy efforts,"
says Fine. "We hope this survey gives us a better idea about what
teens are reading so that we can help libraries reach out to teens in
better and more meaningful ways."
Results of the survey will be posted on the ALA Web site at
www.ala.org
and at www.smartgirl.com in mid-November.
Launched in 1996, SmartGirl.com is a Web site written by and for
teenage girls ages 12-19. With more than 14,000 pages of content, this
popular site offers girls the opportunity to share their opinions on a
wide range of interests and issues. SmartGirl also conducts market
research for companies and organizations interested in learning more
about teens.
The Young Adult Library Services Association is a division of the
American Library Association. Its mission is to advocate, promote and
strengthen service to adults ages 12 through 18 as part of the
continuum of total library service.
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Date: Mon, 04 Oct 1999 16:15:58 -0400
From: Katherine Heylman <kheylman@apk.net>
Subject: A puzzle
Is there anyone out there who knows what the pagination in Jean
Merrill's Toothpaste Millionaire represents? Each page number is
followed by a T (perhaps for Toothpaste?). On several pages, the page
number is circled. A teacher posed the question, and I've passed it on
to several librarians. So far, no one has figured it out. We'd all be
grateful for an answer! Please respond to me at <kheylman@apk.net>.
Thanks.
Kay Heylman
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