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Date: Thu, 4 Nov 1999 20:11:25 -0500 (EST)
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Date: Tue, 02 Nov 1999 15:53:00 -0500
From: Charles Schacht <schachtc@libcoop.net>
Subject: Re: Nation of islam link removed because of content?
James - please accept my apologies if I was inadvertantly offensive in my
attempt to
make my point. I see little difference morally between pedophiles and people who
preach hate under the guise of religion; to me both are potentially harmful and
neither deserve our help in disseminating their views/helping them connect with
a wider
audience. I agree with your assesment of the pornography question and feel as
though
you stated it well; sometimes we do choose to censor, and we ought to be willing
to
admit it and defend those decisions. You and I clearly do not see eye to eye on
everything, but I respect the skill with which you state what you believe and
why.
Chuck Schacht
James Asbury wrote:
> Charles Schacht wrote:
> >
> > James - If someone published a very well written vacation guide for
pedophiles
> > telling about all of the most appealing 3rd world resorts where
children were
> > available for abuse, and we declined to add it to our collection
because of its
> > content is THAT going to be censorship too? There is the school of
thought which
> > maintains that it is possible to go too far in attempting to make ours
a values
> > free profession, and its graduates make considerable sense to me.
>
> Your hypothetical is so personally offensive to me that I'm going to
> ignore it. I will instead address your point, which is that there are
> things that libraries don't and won't provide. I will illustrate by
> referring instead to hard core pornographic materials.
>
> Is there a demand for porn in most localities? Based on the response we
> get on our Internet stations, I'd say yes. Nonetheless, libraries don't
> carry it. When folks get all up in arms about filters, it is good to
> remember this. Is it censorship to refuse to carry materials for which
> we know there is a demand? You bet it is. Libraries censor every day.
> But when we do, it is important to call it what it is, which is what I
> am arguing where it comes to the NOI site. ALA censored this site by
> removing the link. All attempts to pretend it was a matter of selection
> have been mere rationalizations.
>
> I believe there is a difference between censoring a VIEWPOINT as opposed
> to sexually explicit materials. The courts have repeatedly determined
> that if there is a form of speech least deserving of First Amendment
> protection while still maintaining such protection, it is pornography.
> There is no such equivocation where it comes to viewpoints, however
> offensive one may find them.
>
> It is one thing to censor a porn site. It is quite another to censor a
> religious faith just because we don't like what they believe.
>
> --
>
> "Berry"
> jamesasbury@yahoo.com
>
> __________________________________________________
> Do You Yahoo!?
> Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com
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Date: Tue, 2 Nov 1999 14:39:47 -0700 (MST)
From: Carol Janoff <cjanoff@lib.ci.phoenix.az.us>
Subject: Re: storytime themes
I have always done my storytimes in themes because I find it easier to
organize and plan. I do plan the themes for the entire session at once,
so I can watch for books. I have extensive files by now, organized by
theme, so this is not so difficult as it is for folks just starting out.
When I worked in a small library without a storytelling collection, I did
the same planning ahead. Then I pulled all the books I thought I'd need
from the collection and kept them until I used them in the storytime.
Once in a while I do a miscellaneous storytime, for all the cute stuff
i've found that doesn't really fit anywhere else. Those are fun, too.
I don't know if the kids really care, but when their moms ask what the
stories were about today, if you did a single theme it's probably easier
for the kids to remember.
I do know other librarians in our system who don't ever do themes; they
just don't think in that way. And their storytimes are successful, too.
So I think it's a matter of personal preference, though the majority of
storytellers I know do use themes.
Our storytime sessions have varied from 6 to 10 weeks, depending on how
many we wanted to fit into the year. If you register kids for them, it's
a pain to do only 6 weeks and have to register again.
Did this help?
Carol, in Phoenix
On Tue, 2 Nov 1999, Mary Matuszewski wrote:
> I would like to request the collective wisdom of the group yet again. I
> have seen many people requesting help with their themes for storytime.
> My first 10 weeks of storytimes I did try to do themes. I found that I
> would get 2 books that I liked, and I either could not find a 3rd book,
> or the one I wanted was checked out and so forth. The last two sessions
> I have done, I have pulled out books I wanted to do for storytime ahead
> of the session and chosen those to read together that fit in length and
> interest, but not necessarily theme. Here's my question. Are theme
> based storytimes better for children in some way? Do most storytimes
> stick with themes? Do people do shorter (or longer) sessions than 10
> weeks?
>
> Thanks so much in advance!! Feel free to reply to me directly.
>
> Mary Matuszewski
> Statesboro Regional Library
> marym@mail.bulloch.public.lib.ga.us
>
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Date: Tue, 02 Nov 1999 15:03:39 -0600
From: Cheryl McConnell <mcconnc@up.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Harry Potter question
In our library the Harry Potter books are part of our YA collection (5th
through 12th grade). The Children's Librarian and I have discussed
moving them to the juvenile collection but we are not sure if we really
want to do that. I'm curious as to where other libraries keep these
books. Are they part of the juvenile collection or Young Adult? I'ld
appreciate any response.
Cheryl
mcconnc@mid-pen.lib.mi.us
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Date: Tue, 2 Nov 1999 15:40:06 -0500
From: "Denise P. Stout" <dpstout@ccls.org>
Subject: RE: storytime themes
Themes are not necessary to the children at storytime. Having a way to hold
the storytime together using a theme is nice, but not essential. Most of
the time, the best theme is "my current favorites" or "look
what's new at
the Library." Your enthusiasm for the story and excitement is what is vital
to the children. In fact, some other librarians I know tend to get bogged
down in their themes and are reluctant to try new things. I usually end up
in your situation: I can't find things to fit the theme, those that do
aren't age appropriate, or it fits the theme but not really suitable for
"telling" vs. reading one on one.
Just my two cents....
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: 2 Nov 99 20:59:05 America/Knox_IN
From: CLARE KINDT <ckindt@usa.net>
Subject: Re: [Re: Children's Book Week]
For Children's Book Week, We have been doing storytimes "off-site" at
different places in the community. I think it started with a theme like
"books Take You Everywhere" and they were so popular we continued it.
This
year for "Plant a Seed..." we have schedule them at nurseries and
greenhouses,
as well as the performing art center, Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame, (mini
tours included for both)and a YMCA. We have also done a fire station, a candy
store, a dog training school and kennel (with a demonstration), by far the
most popular. It is a lot of fun.
Clare Kindt
Brown County Library
Green Bay, WI
"Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us> wrote:
I too would like to know what everyone else is doing for CBW. I am thinking
of doing a mini book challenge and emphasizing picture books. Inviting all
ages to read and list maybe 10 picture books and get a sucker. Has anyone
ever tried anything like this?
Linda Peterson
lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us
____________________________________________________________________
Get free email and a permanent address at http://www.netaddress.com/?N=1
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Date: Tue, 02 Nov 1999 14:18:00 -0800
From: Edmonds Library Youth Services <edm-youth@sno-isle.org>
Subject: Re: storytime themes
Mary Matuszewski wrote:
[snip]
> Here's my question. Are theme
> based storytimes better for children in some way? Do most storytimes
> stick with themes? Do people do shorter (or longer) sessions than 10
> weeks?
[snip]
I'm not sure whether theme-based storytimes are better for children,
though I've seen statements to that effect, but they do help me feel
more organized in my presentations. Since the great flood of
high-quality picture books began about 1990 I've been selecting only new
ones and organizing them into themed groupings, e.g. "Sisters, Brothers
and Fun" with Ashley Wolff's _Stella and Roy_, Frieda Wishinsky's _Oonga
Boonga_, Judy Sierra's _Tasty Baby Belly Buttons_, and Vera Rosenberry's
_Run, Jump, Whiz, Splash_. I also choose songs and games to fit the
theme. I used to do 8-week series but have recently cut back to six to
make room for other activities. Hope this helps!
Cheers! Jonathan Betz-Zall, Children's Librarian, Edmonds Library,
Wash.
edm-youth@sno-isle.org
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Date: Tue, 2 Nov 1999 22:20:37 -0500 (EST)
From: Mark Gochnour <gochnm@mont.lib.md.us>
Subject: Christians and Harry Potter
I listen to Breakpoint by Chuck Colson and he has an excellent tap on
popular culture and especially children's books.
One day, he started discussing the Berenstain Bear books and he and I
agreed. Years ago, I realized that Papa Bear of the Berenstain Bears
wasn't a very good role model for Dads and I started thinking about how
poorly they are portrayed in these books and many others by their absence.
Fortunately, there are a few picture books which provide a more positive
perspective. I'm getting off the subject by stating this but in my
opinion-One of the best books on strangers is the
Berenstain Bear book on the subject.
Anyway, today on my way home from work I heard Chuck on the radio start
talking about the Harry Potter books and I was really curious about what
he had to say. I was glad I did.
I have the broadcast emailed to me daily and so with a little cutting and
pasting from one email address to my work email-below are his comments.
The emailed copy are not necessarily the exact broadcast as the email
states at the end. They are fairly close, although Chuck did mention
Harry's broomstick model by name in the broadcast.
If you get complaints about Harry Potter and witchcraft/wizardry and
magic, here's something you can share if you so desire.
BreakPoint Commentary #91102 - 11/02/1999
Witches and Wizards : The Harry Potter Phenomenon by Charles Colson
If you have a youngster between the ages of seven and13, chances are a boy
named Harry Potter has moved in with you. So have wizards and witches and
dragons.
Kids can't seem to get enough of the Harry Potter books, all three of
which are currently riding the New York Times bestseller list. But some
Christian parents are wondering if Harry and his friends are suitable
playmates for their kids. Book one, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's
Stone, has the orphaned Harry living with cruel relatives in an English
suburb. On his eleventh birthday, Harry discovers that he is a wizard,
endowed with magical powers. Harry is promptly dispatched to the Hogwarts
School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he takes classes in magic,
befriends other young witches and wizards, and learns the fine points of
flying on a broomstick.
In the just-published third book in the trilogy, Harry discovers that a
wizard named Sirius Black has escaped from the Azkaban prison and is
apparently trying to kill him.
The books are enormously inventive, and include the kind of humor that
makes many parents want to borrow the books from their kids. But if you're
the parent of a Harry Potter fan, you may be concerned about the elements
of witchcraft in these books.
It may relieve you to know that the magic in these books is purely
mechanical, as opposed to occultic. That is, Harry and his friends cast
spells, read crystal balls, and turn themselves into animals--but they
don't make contact with a supernatural world.
Other parents are concerned with the dark themes and violence in the
books. After all, Harry's parents are murdered in book one, and throughout
the books, Harry is pursued by followers of a murderous wizard named
Voldemort. But as the author, J. K. Rowling, points out, "the theme
running through all of these books is the fight between good and evil."
The plots reinforce the theme that evil is real, and must be courageously
opposed.
As this theme unfolds, so do the characters of Harry and his friends. They
develop courage, loyalty, and a willingness to sacrifice for one
another--even at the risk of their lives. Not bad lessons in a
self-centered world.
Some Christians may try to keep their kids from reading these books, but
with eight million copies of the Harry Potter books floating around
American homes, it's almost inevitable that your own children or
grandchildren will be exposed to them. If they do read these books, help
them to see the deeper messages. Contrast the mechanical magic in the
Potter books to the kind of real life witchcraft the Bible condemns--the
kind that encourages involvement with supernatural evil. Help them, as
well, to see how the author presents evil as evil, and good as good.
If your kids do develop a taste for Harry Potter and his wizard friends,
this interest might just open them up to an appreciation for other fantasy
books with a distinctly Christian worldview. When your kids finish reading
Harry Potter, give them C. S. Lewis's Narnia books and J. R. R. Tolkien's
Lord of the Rings trilogy. These books also feature wizards and witches
and magical potions--but in addition, they inspire the imagination within
a Christian framework--and prepare the hearts of readers for the real-life
story of Christ.
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Date: Wed, 3 Nov 1999 07:53:05 -0500
From: "Fred and Stephanie Squicciarini"
<fsquicc1@rochester.rr.com>
Subject: Re: FW: Nation of Islam Link Removed because of Content.
My name is Stephanie Squicciarini and I am a first semester Library School
student at University of Buffalo. I have signed on to the listserv fairly
recently and missed the beginning conversation on the Nation of Islam Link.
I am doing a paper on internet censorship and the use of filters and would
be very interested in the background postings on this. If anyone has the
relevant emails, could you forward them to me? It would be very much
appreciated.
Stephanie A. Squicciarini
Graduate Student
University at Buffalo
fsquicc1@rochester.rr.com
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Date: Wed, 03 Nov 1999 08:22:50 -0500
From: "Brenda S. Evans" <chroom@seidata.com>
Subject: Re: MULTICULTURAL CRAFTS
Dear Collective Mind,
Thank you for all of your wonderful suggestions for multicultural crafts for
story hours. Here is a
compilation of the information I received:
Multicultural Crafts
I do a similar program, but for the 8-12 age range. I find it hard to find
an "authentic" craft. I finally deceided to tell or read a story from
the
culture, and then do a craft based on an element within the story. for
example, I recently did THE PUMPKIN GIANT, and then we made soft
sculpture pumpkins. I do still try to do a craft of the culture, but
having this extra option frees me up.
Jen Vanston
jvanston@suffolk.lib.ny.us
South Country Library, Children's Librarian
Bellport, NY
>Have you considered some basic origami? Or the Spanish "God's
eyes" which
require only two sticks (or even straws) and yarn woven around them ?
Fran Harrison
Mahopac Public Library
Try these books -- I've had lots of luck with them. I've done the same
type of program with folktales, food, crafts and props/music.
AUTHOR: Whitacre, Deborah.
TITLE: Multicultural crafts from recycled materials /
written
by Deborah Whitacre and Becky Radtke ;
illustrated
PUBLISHED: Carthage, IL : Teaching & Learning Co., c1995.
PAGING: iv, 76 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
SERIES: Choose to reuse series
NOTES: "PreK-3"--Cover.
Includes bibliographical references.
AUTHOR: Angell, Carole S.
TITLE: Celebrations around the world : a multicultural
handbook / Carole S. Angell.
PUBLISHED: Golden, Colo. : Fulcrum, c1996.
PAGING: xv, 218 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
NOTES: Includes bibliographical references (p. [195]-197)
and
indexes.
AUTHOR: Gaylord, Susan Kapuscinski.
TITLE: Multicultural books to make and share :
easy-to-make,
authentic, cross-curricular / Susan Kapuscinski
PUBLISHED: New York : Scholastic Professional Books, c1994.
PAGING: 136 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
SERIES: Instructor books
NOTES: Includes bibliographical references.
AUTHOR: Orlando, Louise.
TITLE: The multicultural game book : more than 70
traditional
games from 30 countries / by Louise Orlando.
PUBLISHED: New York : Scholastic Professional Books, c1993.
PAGING: 110 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
NOTES: "Grades 1-6."
Includes bibliographical references.
AUTHOR: Terzian, Alexandra M.
TITLE: The kids' multicultural art book : art & craft
experiences from around the world / Alexandra
M.
PUBLISHED: Charlotte, Vt. : Williamson Pub., c1993.
PAGING: 158 p. : ill. ; 22 x 28 cm.
NOTES: "A Williamson kids can! book."
Includes bibliographical references (p. 154) and
AUTHOR: Milord, Susan.
TITLE: Hands around the world : 365 creative ways to build
cultural awareness & global respect / Susan
PUBLISHED: Charlotte, Vt. : Williamson Pub., c1992.
PAGING: 158 p. : ill. ; slj 1-6.
NOTES: "Williamson kids can! book."
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Good luck -- if you need more info about our programs let me know.
ERIN
Dear Brenda,
I'd like to suggest a paired book and craft activity to you. Read Jane
Kurtz' picture book TROUBLE (Harcourt, 1997). In this delightful story,
illustrated with charming gouache paintings by Durga Bernhard, the young
Eritrean goatherd, Tekleh, has trouble staying focused on his herding
task and keeping out of trouble. In order to help him, his father gives
him a gebata board (mancala board) to occupy his time. In a circular
story, Tekleh, in a series of adventures, trades the game for various
things, and ultimately regains another gebata board!
After reading the story, your students can construct their own
gebata/mancala game from egg cartons, using the simple instructions to
be found at the Family Fun site:
http://family.go.com/Features/family_0101_01/famf/famf010101_famfmankala/famf010101_famfmankala.html
It's a lesson that combines Language Arts and Crafts in a very effective
and engaging way! I hope you enjoy both this wonderful book and the
project!
- --
Toni Buzzeo, MA, MLIS
Maine Library Media Specialist of the Year
Longfellow School LMC
<buzzeocyll@mix-net.net>
Portland, ME
Co-Author: TERRIFIC CONNECTIONS WITH AUTHORS, ILLUSTRATORS, AND
STORYTELLERS : REAL SPACE AND VIRTUAL LINKS (Libraries Unlimited,
November 1999)
Brenda:
Try The Kids' Multicultural Art Book by Alexandra M. Terzian.
Williamson Publishing, 1993.
ISBN: 0913589721. It is a great book and most of the crafts can be done
in about 20 minutes. A few take longer, but some of these could be
adapted. We've had lots of fun with this book for the last two years.
Hope this helps.
Marcia Hicks
Children's Librarian
W. Walworth Harrison Public Library
Greenville, TX 75401
mhardmon@ci.greenville.tx.us <mailto:mhardmon@ci.greenville.tx.us>
I like my crafts very simple. That's why I like Papercrafts Around the World by
Fiarotta. It is
organized by what you do with the paper, like accordian folds, geometric cuts,
strips, slits, roll-ups,
etc. Then it has about 80 crafts from different countries that can be done with
paper
Dear Brenda,
Check out "Tales Alive! 10 Multicultural Folktales w/Activities"
Retold by Susan Milord
ISBN 0-913589-79-9
This is a book from my teaching days. Full of great ideas - some would
work in a 20 minute time frame. Same author also has a book called
"Hands Around the World: 365 Creative Ways to Build Cultural Awareness
&
Global Respect". I haven't handled it, but it may be another resource
to check into.
Torie's idea for "Trouble" is great. I have made mancalas with 3rd
&
4th graders using egg cartons too. The biggest challenge is to teach
the game to everyone. It helps to have some extra people there who know
how to play mancala.
I have also done simple weaving projects with students since weaving is
part of almost all cultures. We have woven simple paper placemats with
long strips of paper for Kwanzaa. It always amazes me how many
children have never done "under-over-under-over..." And boys always
like to weave too!!
Sounds like a fun program!
- --
LouAnne Krantz, Youth Services Librarian
Polson City Library
Polson, Montana
Toni Buzzeo wrote:
> > I have an afterschool storyhour for children in grades K-5. We are
> > currently doing foreign countries, stories and crafts. However, I am
> > having difficulty in finding multicultural crafts that are easily done
> > in 20 minutes, are connected to the individual countries, and would be
> > interesting for the children. Thank you.
>
> Dear Brenda,
>
> I'd like to suggest a paired book and craft activity to you. Read Jane
> Kurtz' picture book TROUBLE (Harcourt, 1997). In this delightful story,
> illustrated with charming gouache paintings by Durga Bernhard, the young
> Eritrean goatherd, Tekleh, has trouble staying focused on his herding
> task and keeping out of trouble. In order to help him, his father gives
> him a gebata board (mancala board) to occupy his time. In a circular
> story, Tekleh, in a series of adventures, trades the game for various
> things, and ultimately regains another gebata board!
>
> After reading the story, your students can construct their own
> gebata/mancala game from egg cartons, using the simple instructions to
> be found at the Family Fun site:
>
>
http://family.go.com/Features/family_0101_01/famf/famf010101_famfmankala/famf010101_famfmankala.html
>
> It's a lesson that combines Language Arts and Crafts in a very effective
> and engaging way! I hope you enjoy both this wonderful book and the
> project!
> --
> Toni Buzzeo, MA, MLIS
> Maine Library Media Specialist of the Year
> Longfellow School LMC
> <buzzeocyll@mix-net.net>
> Portland, ME
>
> Co-Author: TERRIFIC CONNECTIONS WITH AUTHORS, ILLUSTRATORS, AND
> STORYTELLERS : REAL SPACE AND VIRTUAL LINKS (Libraries Unlimited,
> November 1999)
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Date: Wed, 3 Nov 1999 09:08:00 -0500 (EST)
From: kay bowes <kbowes@tipcat.dtcc.edu>
Subject: Re: Children's Book Week
For CBW we have two very different programs going. On the Monday night we
have a Read Aloud Challenge. Kids pick a three-minute reading and are
judged by a panel of judges (usually celebrities of some sort in the
community). They get prizes and fun is had by all. Also, we are
incorporating into our regular storytimes "guest" story readers. We
have
the governor, the county executive, a police officer and others. Those
two events take a lot of planning. It should be fun, though.
Kay Bowes
Concord Pike Library
Wilmington, DE
kbowes@tipcat.dtcc.edu
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Date: Wed, 03 Nov 1999 08:59:05 -0600
From: "Rebecca Singer" <rsinger@ala.org>
Subject: Re: Newbery winners poster
Newbery and Caldecott posters are available from Perma-Bound for a nominal fee.
Contact them at books@perma-bound.com.
Rebecca Singer
_______________________________
Rebecca M. Singer
Communications Manager
Association for Library Service to Children
American Library Association
50 East Huron
Chicago, IL 60611-2795
800/545-2433 ext. 2165
rsinger@ala.org
http://www.ala.org/alsc
>>> SHERIF SUE _ <fsss@aurora.uaf.edu> 10/12 3:44 AM >>>
Did you try Follett? Sue Sherif
On Thu, 30 Sep 1999, Renee Wolford wrote:
> Does anyone know where to order a poster of the Newbury awards? I have
tried
> ALA, Econo-clad, and
> several publishers.
>
>
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Date: Wed, 03 Nov 1999 08:11:36 -0700
From: Joan Marie McColley <jmmccolley@estreet.com>
Subject: Unattended Children
Thank you to everyone who replied to my post about how to handled
unattended children after hours. I think I have a good conglomeration of
answers now.
Marie McColley
Jefferson County Public Library
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Date: Wed, 3 Nov 1999 09:34:58 -0600
From: "Rob Reid" <reid@ifls.lib.wi.us>
Subject: Storytime Themes
I found that you can get hung up on a theme and start including mediocre =
books just because thy fit the theme. However, I also find it helps me =
to start hunting for items with a theme. Helps me get organized. The =
more storytimes I did, the more lax I became with worrying about the =
themes. Sometimes my themes would be "Rob's Favorites." Or if I had 20
=
minutes worth of themed items and needed 10 minutes more, I put in fun =
activities and didn't care if they fit the theme or not. When I needed a =
creative battery recharge, I would think of wilder, less confining =
themes, such as Uh Oh Accidents (include nursery rhymes like Jack and =
Jill or any book where something "bad" happens like Five Monkeys
Jumping =
on a Bed or Sheep in a Jeep or Strega Nonna or The Cat in the Hat...). =
Another tactic I used was to connect two themes together. If I only had =
two good cat books, I would add some mice books and have a "Meow and =
Squeak" theme. Helps keep your options open.
Rob Reid
Youth Services Coordinator
Indianhead Federated Library System
1538 Truax Blvd
Eau Claire, WI 54703-1569
715-839-5082
reid@ifls.lib.wi.us
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Date: Wed, 03 Nov 1999 10:52:10 -0500
From: Bonnie Wright <bwright@aldus.northnet.org>
Subject: storytelling
More power to those who can do good storytelling! I can "ad-lib" with
a
book in front of me, but I have yet to be able to commit a story to
memory. I once tried it and flubbed totally in the middle of the story!
I was left to say "duh" and "uhm" while the rest of the
world waited
until I could remember it. I find cue cards cumbersome, and flannel
boards are not for me. I can't remember the sequencing, and I get the
pieces all mixed up. I prefer singing and drama and creative movement
all of which
I have learned to handle well. The only way I can remember anything is
to see it on
a videotape, or an audiotape and listen 200 times or more and then maybe
some of
it sticks. I need tons of repetition. But I love it when a local
storyteller comes and does her stuff. I always make sure there is more
than one opportunity per year for
kids to hear a real storyteller. We have had three this year, all
excellent. People who can storytell are good at seeing "pictures" in
their heads, or so I've been told by many who are good at it. I'd love
to do it, but find I am so much better at singing!
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Date: Wed, 3 Nov 1999 09:43:25 -0800
From: Angela Reynolds <angelar@wccls.lib.or.us>
Subject: Storytelling with teens
I'm interested in hearing from anyone who a) is doing storytelling with
teens b) knows of any professional storytellers that work specifically
with teens.
I've been thinking about how to use the fine art of storytelling with
this age group. I will compile any responses for the list.
Thanks---
Angela J. Reynolds
Youth Services Librarian
Washington County Cooperative Library Services
P.O. Box 5129
Aloha, OR 97006
503-466-1894 fax: 503-615-6601
angelar@wccls.lib.or.us
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Date: Wed, 03 Nov 1999 19:10:50
From: mjenson-@glenpub.lib.az.us
Subject: Yet another plea for help?
To all Yackers:
Thank you for your help in my request for help with role reversal picture
books. The response was overwhelming and I am in the process of compling a
list.
Now I have another question to vex the collective brain:
I have heard of computer software that will assess reading level, if a
short passage from the book is entered. In our "progressive" (sic)
school
system here in Arizona, reading level is a mania, so an application of this
type would prove very useful.
Does anyone know if such a thing exists? And if so, where can I get it?
As always, I will post the responses to the list, if there's interest.
Thanks,
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Date: Wed, 3 Nov 1999 14:53:16 -0500
From: "Lewenstein, Esther"
<E.Lewenstein@BrooklynPublicLibrary.org>
Subject: Harry Potter Programs and demand
I was wondering, with the great demand for Harry Potter books, are people
hesitant to program around the books? My supervisor felt it was unwise to
do a Harry Potter program, since we have no way of keeping the books on
shelf and couldn't circulate the books at the program or guaruntee that the
patrons would be able to get at the books.
I was just wondering how people felt about it.
Esther Lewenstein
Brooklyn Public Library
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Date: Wed, 3 Nov 1999 16:07:25 -0500 (EST)
From: Teresa Lambert <lamberte@oplin.lib.oh.us>
Subject: Children's Book Week
For Children's Book Week, we are using the theme, "Plant a Seed,
Read". We
are going to put up a giant beanstalk going up through our ceiling tiles,
with of course a giant paper mache boot about to come down the beanstalk.
Children of all ages will be invited to record their name and the name of
a book they read, then add it to the stalk. For each book they record,
they will receive magic jelly "beans" to plant or do whatever they
like with. It's a pretty simple idea, but I am finding that patrons
are much more attracted to simple programs as opposed to involved ones.
It's "bean" nice sharing with you!
Terry Lambert,
Childrens Services,
Bluffton Public Library
Bluffton, Ohio 45817
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Date: Wed, 03 Nov 1999 11:57:27 PST
From: "Laura Meyer" <meyelaur@hotmail.com>
Subject: RE: Used cd's
I don't know if this has already been mentioned. The Dec/Jan 1999 issue of
Mailbox has a Christmas craft using old CD's (page 9).
"Collect a supply of unwanted CDs, such as the type that arrive through the
mail promoting Internet services. To transform each disc into an ornament,
use craft clue to attach seasonal sequins. Then tie a length of ribbon
through the center of the disc."
>From: Stacey Blanton <sblanton@neflin.org>
>Reply-To: pubyac@nysernet.org
>To: "'pubyac@nysernet.org'" <pubyac@nysernet.org>
>Subject: RE: Used cd's
>Date: Mon, 1 Nov 1999 16:43:23 -0500
>
>
>HI,
>I recall seeing cd cases decorated and used as picture frames.
>and cd's themselves used as clock faces.
>
>Stacey
>
>
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Date: Wed, 3 Nov 1999 16:16:44 -0500
From: "Earl and Kirsten Martindale" <earlmart@bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: newborns
Nancy,
We had some greeting cards printed with a picture of an infant laying in bed
on the front, and the sentiment "When you tuck your baby into bed..."
(the
inside of the card read) "Don't forget these covers!" Several
recognizable
picture book covers were pictured on the inside. I used clip art (book cover
art) from the publisher's promos...several of them include black and white
grey-scale cover art. I chose my books all from the same publisher for
uniformity in printing, and to ease the process of getting permission to
duplicate the pictures, which was easily obtained.
The cards were distributed to new Moms at the local hospital, along with a
letter describing library materials and programs that new parents might find
helpful.
The project was low cost, low maintenance and well received.
If this makes absolutely no sense at all, please let me know and I'll try to
re-word it next week when I'm not intoxicated with Nyquil!
Kirsten Martindale
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Date: Wed, 03 Nov 1999 19:46:54 -0600
From: Kati Golden <kgolden@ci.eau-claire.wi.us>
Subject: Young Adult Advisory Board webpages
Hello all.
This plea is for help from all of you out there who coordinate young adult
advisory boards:
A lot of libraries with YA advisory boards have webpages for these boards
and I'm wondering who does the maintenance. I want to create a webpage and
I'd like to let the kids themselves put it together - including code if
they know how. Does anyone let their kids do this, and if so, from where
(i.e. office computers, home, IS department compuers, etc.)? I've visited
lots of these sites already and I've often wondered who really puts them
together. Also, what kind of procedures/proposals did you have to come up
with to get permission to let the kids do it? (I might be battling quite a
bit...)
In addition to any information you provide, also include your URL so that I
can visit each site - I'm always looking for ideas!
Thanks in advance!
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Kati Golden
Reference Associate & Young Adult Programming Coordinator
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
400 Eau Claire Street
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715)839-5004
(715)839-3822 (FAX)
http://www.eauclaire.lib.wi.us
kgolden@ci.eau-claire.wi.us
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