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Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 19:10:18 -0500 (EST)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #892
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Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 08:26:11 -0800
From: "Calarco, Karen L." <CALARCO_KL@Pillsburylaw.com>
Subject: Thanks for the career-changing advice - summary
I want to thank everyone for the great advice on how to become better
prepared for a position in children's services. I was overwhelmed by the
response (pleasantly so!) and genuinely touched by your encouragement,
generosity, kindness and practical help. I hope to be a more active
participant on the list in the future.
There was some interest in posting a summary, so that follows.
Many, many thanks!
Karen Calarco
calarco_kl@pillsburylaw.com
(Several people wrote I could contact them offlist, and I will take them up
on that - but right now we're in the middle of a library move, so I scarcely
have time to sit down.)
Summary -
1. Read, read, read children's books. Become familiar with series. Check out
the NYPL's list of 100 picture books everyone should know. Some particular
titles on children's lit mentioned were Jim Trelease's Read Aloud Handbook,
Children's Literature in the Elementary School by Charlotte Huck, et al.,
Anita Silvey's children's literature encyclopedia, Neal-Schuman's How to Do
it series of professional books on programming and other appropriate themes,
Jeri Kladder's Story Hour: 55 Preschool Programs for Public Libraries,
Margaret Read Macdonald's Bookplay or her Booksharing, Nancy Schimmel's Just
Enough to Make a Story.
2. Observe storytimes and attend programs for kids - check out volunteering
opportunities, even if it's for a one-day event, or at a bookstore. See
Storytime Treasures at www.storytimetreasures.com Also check out
volunteering opportunities with children in general. Get some hands-on
experience working with children.
3. Get to know local librarians. Join associations. Network.
4. Subscribe to School Library Journal. Read VOYA and Horn Book. Check out
book reviewing opportunities.
5. Learn the Dewey system.
6. Take a storytelling class or workshop.
7. Investigate distance-ed and local classes. For distance ed, check LEEP3
at the U of Illinois, and Clarion University at www.clarion.edu/libsci.
(I'm in the Bay Area, and people suggested San Francisco State U for
children's lit/storytelling classes.) UCLA Extension also offers a range of
continuing ed. classes on juvenile and YA lit through the Dept. of
Information Studies.
8. Check the ALSC page on the ALA website, at www.ala.org/alsc.
9. Become clear on why I want to become a children's librarian, and be able
to articulate those reasons.
10. Emphasize computer skills, and review the interview questions posted on
the list recently.
===============================================================================
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legally privileged. Do not read this e-mail if you are not the intended
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Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 07:35:53 EST
From: CCullum621@aol.com
Subject: Re: craft ideas
You might try a cat mask from the book Great Masks to Make by Robyn Supraner.
I found that to very useful . The children really liked it.
Carolyn Cullum
Children's Librarian
Edison, NJ
CCullum621@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 15:40:10 -0600 (CST)
From: Lola Teubert <lolat@evans.evcpl.lib.in.us>
Subject: Re: pubyac V1 #889
Dear All,Regarding the HOLOCAUST and Anne Frank-if anyone has ever been in her
home up on that tiny third floor and viewed those horrid pictures or been in
the museum in Jerusalem with continuous pictures of the horror and the dark
museum with the picutres of all the children who lost their lives realize this
is realism that we must teach children -IT MUST NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN (AFICA AND
YUGOSLAVIA belie that) but they must realize they-the young people with whom
you are speaking know we are in a country of freedom and that prejudice of any
kind is wrong!! As the Danny Glover/TAXI affair demonstrates. WE cant just
give lip-service to that fact!!! Let them see Shindler's List or Ellie
Weisel's Night and see how lucky we are, but to know what others have
experienced!
This is just letting you know we hear you out here in YA Librarian land. WE
must teach youngpeople that people all over the world;laugh,bleed,cry, dance
and sing tho they make look differently -THEYHAVE FEELINGS As WE DO and
atrocities aren't just HOllywood.
Unfortunately we have atrocities too right in "our own backyard". They
dont
always have happy endings either!
Some people believe it or not do not want their children reading fairy tales.
They better wake up to realism and preparing the little darlings for the world
we live in.
Well, now forgive me for letting you know how I feel as you do-
On that note---
Happy Thanksgiving and a great season
Lola
Lola Teubert
Evansville-Vanderburgh County Public Library
22 SE. Fifth St.,
Evansville,IN.47708
812-428-8229
fax 812-428-8215
lolat@evans.evcpl.lib.in.us
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Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 22:58:27 EST
From: Naughyde@aol.com
Subject: update
Just wanted to let folks know that I have updated my Connecting Young Adults
and Libraries web page at:
http://members.aol.com/naughyde/connecting/index.htm
In the latest update you will find:
Power point presentations to download
three new "if you like" lists based on tv shows
my 1999/2000 "tour" schedule
links to a Teen Read Week webpage with tons of great YA links
and other useful stuff -
Patrick Jones
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Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 09:46:55 -0500
From: bwilliams@brdgprtpl.lib.ct.us (Bina Williams)
Subject: RE: STUMPER: Uplifting Holocaust fiction
I delayed reading Anne Frank's diary until I was in my late 30's and
leading a book discussion of the book. I was always afraid I would not be
able to handle it or that it would be too bleak. (As a kid, I also hated
books or movies with sad endings and tried to avoid them.)
As it turns out, I loved Anne Frank's Diary. While the setting of a Jewish
family in danger of being killed at any moment just for being Jewish is
very very sad, I found that I was impressed by how "uplifting" the
book
was. It was "uplifting" to me because of Anne's loving nature, her
normal
feelings in extraordinary moments, and her invincible spirit. I think it is
all the more poignant because she was able to worry about her crush on a
boy at the same time she was worrying about the Nazis discovering her
family.
I now regret that I waited so long to read the book--
I agree with the person who suggested Number the Stars for the patron. I am
reading Behind the Bedroom Wall now but am not very far along. I can see
though why someone might want a different perspective...
Bina Williams
Bridgeport Public Library
bwilliams@brdgprtpl.lib.ct.us
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From: Vicky Smith
Sent: Thursday, November 18, 1999 4:59 AM
To: pubyac@nysernet.org
Subject: Re: STUMPER: Uplifting Holocaust fiction
> No; I too was offended. The Holocaust is not an uplifting subject. My
staff
> and I discussed this posting today and decided that perhaps something in
> which somebody survived might qualify, but I suspect that this teacher is
not
> looking for this.
People find uplift in the oddest places. I remember how revolted
I was when a patron told me how uplifting and inspiring Diary of a
Young Girl was--she read it whenever she felt blue and wanted to be
cheered up. This patron was NOT Jewish, but I don't think she was
gloating about the deaths of millions (including the diarist!). At
least I hope not.
Vicky Smith
Children's Librarian
McArthur Public Library (207)284-4181
270 Main Street http://www.mcarthur.lib.me.us
Biddeford, ME 04005 vjsmith@mcarthur.lib.me.us
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Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 11:51:06 -0800 (PST)
From: MC <mrc42@yahoo.com>
Subject: cold weather animals
Hello one and all!
I'm new to the children's librarian gig and I have a
program that I could use some ideas for soon. Our
theme for the second week of december is cold weather
animals. Penguins were the first thing I thought of,
and there are many others. I'll be doing the toddlers,
the 3-5s AND the school age due to schedule conflicts.
I don't have access to the use of music on tape or CDs
but rhymes, songs, and flannelboard ideas are all
welcome.
TIA
Mary Christian
Children's Librarian
Delaware County District Library
Delaware Oh
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Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 13:29:17 -0600
From: "Banner, Helen" <HBanner@ci.greenville.tx.us>
Subject: Pokemon programs
We are looking into setting up a Pokemon event. Has anyone tried this
and if so do you have any advice or know of any unforeseen problems we
might run across? Please send responses to hbanner@ci.greenville.tx.us.
Thanks!
Helen Banner
W. Walworth Harrison Public Library
Greenville, TX 75401
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Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 16:14:36 -0700 (MST)
From: PUBYAC <pyowner@pallasinc.com>
Subject: PUBYAC delays
U.S. West has been playing havoc with servers and ISDNs here in Colorado,
which is affecting my sending out of postings. This is why some messages
are delayed.
Shannon VanHemert
PUBYAC Moderator
pyowner@pallasinc.com
PUBYAC Web page: http://www.pallasinc.com/pubyac
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Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 11:46:41 -0800
From: "torrie" <torrie@ci.burlington.wa.us>
Subject: Re: STUMPER: Uplifting Holocaust fiction
Amazing how much one word can make a discussion spin!
To me, "uplifting" does not mean "happy."
I took "uplifting" to mean, well, "strengthening" and
"hopeful."
I can see how _The Diary of Anne Frank_ could be "uplifting." Here
is a young girl, caught in the most horrible nightmare you could
imagine yourself to be in, yet she is able to remain sane and loving
and hopeful. What could be more "uplifting" than to see the
strength of the human spirit in adversity?
I have hardly ever considered any Disney story to be "uplifting."
More fitting positive descriptors for common Disney fare are "cute,"
"fun," "enjoyable," "entertaining."
What do the real etymologists have to say? (There has to be
some in a group this large. *grin*)
Torrie 8)
Torrie Hodgson, Mutant librarian from the center of the earth!
Burlington Public Library
900 E Fairhaven Ave
Burlington WA 98233
(360)755-0760 phone
(360)755-0717 FAX
torrie@ci.burlington.wa.us
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Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 15:10:54 -0800 (PST)
From: "Lil' Miss Sunshine" <emilyy@interchange.ubc.ca>
Subject: RE:Murder Mystery
Hello! I'm actually planning a "hypothetical" YA program for my YA
Services class, and I've chosen to do a murder mystery. Except that my
program is a murder mystery dinner theatre kind of deal rather than the
kind where people wander around the library questioning suspects. I
thought it would be fun to get the Youth Advisory Council or drama
students from the local high school to do the acting and free food is
always a plus. Scripts can actually be bought from people who do murder
mystery productions for a living. Try doing a search on Yahoo using
"murder mystery dinner theatre" and you'll get a lot of sites with
scripts
on a whole variety of themes. There are also kits available which has
everything you need in them (the Feb. 1998 issue of VOYA has a review on
one especially for libraries - I don't recall the name). Those "How to
Host a Murder" games are not as great because they are only for 8 people
and are not as interactive.
Anyways, I thought you might find my research handy, but since I don't
actually have to carry out the program, it might not be realistic!
Emily :)
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Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 07:54:38 EST
From: Paulalef@aol.com
Subject: Re: Babies and Books
We have a Nursery Time I for babies under two and their caregivers,
Nursery Time II for toddlers 18-30 months, an evening preschool pajama
program that includes these ages and the usual older groups. All children
under the age of three must be accompanied by a caregiver and all other
family members are welcome. Sometimes several adults come with one child
(parents, grandparents) and very often we have siblings as well. In addition
we have a number of families with twins and have had triplets as well. We
try to keep track of the number of extra people coming because our program
room is small. We have registration for all story programs. We set a
registration day. Twonship residents may register in person beginning at
9:00 that morning, with phone and nonresident registrations beginning the
following day for any remaining spots ( of which there generally are few to
none). We set limits to registration -generally about twelve to fifteen for
programs with other family members, fifteen for three's, eighteen for 4-6's
and school age programs. We take waitimg lists and add programs if
absolutely necessary, but added programs don't always work. We allow no one
to register in advance and all spots are first-come, first-served. Since our
programs begin filling within a few minutes of 9:00, people know this and
take that time seriously if they need a particular section.
We really haven't had trouble with siblings. We tell parents that older
kids must not participate in interaction unless specifically asked because it
spoils the program for the little ones ("of course Johnny is such a big boy
that we know HE knows all the answers) and babies must be brought in an
infant seat or carrier rather than a stroller because of space constraints.
The biggest problem, again because of our small room, has been extra adults,
especially at the evening programs. And the biggest problem of all, as long
as I've been doing programming, has been the parents who insist on talking to
one another during the program - but you knew that!
Hope this helps.
Paula Lefkowitz
Parsippany (NJ) PL
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Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 08:50:13 -0800
From: "Carrie Eldridge" <celdridge@sanjuan.lib.wa.us>
Subject: headphone issue
I believe that headphones are a hygiene issue and should not be shared by
patrons. We sell them for 3 dollars and offer two computers for their use.
Young people especially like having access to sound on the Internet.
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: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 08:26:11 -0800
From: "Calarco, Karen L." <CALARCO_KL@Pillsburylaw.com>
Subject: Thanks for the career-changing advice - summary
I want to thank everyone for the great advice on how to become better
prepared for a position in children's services. I was overwhelmed by the
response (pleasantly so!) and genuinely touched by your encouragement,
generosity, kindness and practical help. I hope to be a more active
participant on the list in the future.
There was some interest in posting a summary, so that follows.
Many, many thanks!
Karen Calarco
calarco_kl@pillsburylaw.com
(Several people wrote I could contact them offlist, and I will take them up
on that - but right now we're in the middle of a library move, so I scarcely
have time to sit down.)
Summary -
1. Read, read, read children's books. Become familiar with series. Check out
the NYPL's list of 100 picture books everyone should know. Some particular
titles on children's lit mentioned were Jim Trelease's Read Aloud Handbook,
Children's Literature in the Elementary School by Charlotte Huck, et al.,
Anita Silvey's children's literature encyclopedia, Neal-Schuman's How to Do
it series of professional books on programming and other appropriate themes,
Jeri Kladder's Story Hour: 55 Preschool Programs for Public Libraries,
Margaret Read Macdonald's Bookplay or her Booksharing, Nancy Schimmel's Just
Enough to Make a Story.
2. Observe storytimes and attend programs for kids - check out volunteering
opportunities, even if it's for a one-day event, or at a bookstore. See
Storytime Treasures at www.storytimetreasures.com Also check out
volunteering opportunities with children in general. Get some hands-on
experience working with children.
3. Get to know local librarians. Join associations. Network.
4. Subscribe to School Library Journal. Read VOYA and Horn Book. Check out
book reviewing opportunities.
5. Learn the Dewey system.
6. Take a storytelling class or workshop.
7. Investigate distance-ed and local classes. For distance ed, check LEEP3
at the U of Illinois, and Clarion University at www.clarion.edu/libsci.
(I'm in the Bay Area, and people suggested San Francisco State U for
children's lit/storytelling classes.) UCLA Extension also offers a range of
continuing ed. classes on juvenile and YA lit through the Dept. of
Information Studies.
8. Check the ALSC page on the ALA website, at www.ala.org/alsc.
9. Become clear on why I want to become a children's librarian, and be able
to articulate those reasons.
10. Emphasize computer skills, and review the interview questions posted on
the list recently.
===============================================================================
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Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 08:59:00 -0800
From: BOGART Debra S <dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us>
Subject: RE: Harry Potter owl puppet
Folkmanis Puppets at www.folkmanis.com also has some beautiful large owl
puppets that would work great for Hedwig.
Deb Bogart
SPL:
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From: MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
To: pubyac@nysernet.org
Subject: Harry Potter owl puppet
Date: Thursday, November 18, 1999 6:53AM
Some people have been having trouble with the puppet guy's e-mail
address. He sent us a new one which should work better.u
It is fredreid@concentric.net or fax him a request at 860-668-4701.
Hope this helps!
Suzanne Thomas
Milford Public Library
Milford, CT
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Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 14:49:58 EST
From: "Rebecca Domonkos" <rebeccadomonkos@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Babies and Books
Hi! I think your concerns are valid. In addition to the regular storytimes
for 2's, 3-5's, and 6-7's, we offer 3 drop-in programs a week for children
of all ages. The only requirement for the drop-in programs is that children
must be accompanied by an adult. I end up with about 50 people at each
drop-in storytime. Entire families come--moms, dads, newborns, toddlers,
etc. It's a bit crazy, but it's also a lot of fun. I'd say that most of
the children are under 2.
The regular storytimes for specific age groups are much more structured.
For example, younger siblings may not come along to storytime because it
becomes too distracting. I've tried it in the past, and it just gets too
crazy. Moms usually end up taking care of the infant and ignoring the child
the program was designed for. I also require that children be the right age
by the first week of storytime.
When parents complain about the storytime rules, I suggest that they try the
"rule-free" drop-in programs.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Domonkos
rebeccadomonkos@hotmail.com
Boca Raton Public Library
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Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 11:51:30 -0500
From: "Kathleen Saxton" <ksaxton@wepl.lib.oh.us>
Subject: video review sources
Hi All,
I'm about to tackle my video collection and weed out the stuff that no
longer circs, but am worried about removing any "gems" that we might
want to hang on to for some reason unbeknownst to me at the moment.
Does anyone know of a source that lists must-haves for video collections
or something that lists award winning videos that I should keep? Thanks
for any help or advice you can give. Please respond to me at the
address below.
Kathleen Saxton
Willoughy Library
Willoughby, OH
ksaxton@wepl.lib.oh.us
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Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 15:21:43 EST
From: ILefkowitz@aol.com
Subject: Re: Babies and Books
Hi there! We just ran a very successful trial of a "Mother Goose &
Me"
program for babies. We ended up with babies ranging from 8 months to approx.
19 months. We did not allow them to bring siblings due to limited space and
we wanted the program to focus on the baby and the caregiver not the other
siblings who also wanted attention. Due to space limitations and the trial
nature we limited it to 8 babies and caregivers. When we incorporate it into
our regular winter storytime we will probably take about 10 babies and
caregivers. We will divide the babies by age though I'm not sure exactly
how. The starting age will probably be 8 or 9 months, since that is usually
when they can sit up by themselves and are starting to interact with other
children. Yes, you can easily end up with a huge waiting list, but you do
need to limit the amount of people because huge numbers of babies can get
loud and easily out of hand.
That said, it was so much fun to do! We did 20 minutes. Our welcome song, a
fingerplay, a board book, a action rhyme or another fingerplay, sometimes a
second board book and we ended each session by playing peek-a-boo. The babies
loved it and then we put a basket of board books out and the babies crawled
all over it and me.
Ilene Lefkowitz
Youth Services Librarian
Mount Olive Public Library
ILefkowitz@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 11:58:39 -0500
From: "Kathleen Saxton" <ksaxton@wepl.lib.oh.us>
Subject: Historical Fiction
Hi again,
I want to label my historical fiction books so that they can be easily
found by students for assignments, but am having a hard time determining
what exactly constitutes historical fiction. I've checked a couple of
children's literature textbooks, but nothing really gives a list of
criteria to follow. Does anyone have a list of criteria they use to
determine what category a book fits into, and could you send it to me?
I found some resources on Amazon that might help, but they were older
copyrights and very expensive. Thanks for any help you can give!
Kathleen Saxton
Willoughby Library
Willoughby, Ohio
ksaxton@wepl.lib.oh.us
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Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 19:38:42 -0800 (PST)
From: Helene Koras <hkoras@wahoo.sjsu.edu>
Subject: Re: picture book illustrations
I don't have the exact answer to your question, but I do know that "The
Newbery and Caldecott Awards: A Guide to the Medal and Honor Books"
published by ALA has a section in the back called "Media Used in Caldecott
Picture Books." (1999 edition)
Hope that helps a bit.
On Thu, 18 Nov 1999 MEM4Books@aol.com wrote:
> Does anyone know where I can find an index of picture books by artistic
style
> or technique used to create the illustrations? Thanks.
>
> Mary Ellen Middleton
> Naperville IL
> mem4books@aol.com
>
>
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Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 23:27:32 -0500
From: Lorie <odonnell@borg.com>
Subject: Re: home soil
Tracy,
I have seen/observed the disney syndrome as well, but how can you say the US
has never seen war on its home soil? We have had several wars here, and many
Americans have died on our home soil! Although we are a young country,
comparatively speaking, the US has had its share of trauma, tragedy and war.
I do hope there are not people out there teaching this to children!!
Lorie
Tracy VanderPol wrote:
> I found it offensive as well. I have heard it called the American Disney
> Syndrome- (A culture that has never seen war on its home soil, wants to
> assign it a happy ending). Once in college while discussing a Bruno
> Bettlehiem essay, my professor mentioned that they had added happy thoughts
> to the end of Ann Frank's diary for the movie to make it more popular.
> Twisted? Yes, but a request is still a request.
> IMHO.
>
> Tracy VanderPol
> Young Adult Librarian
> Brighton District Library
- --
Lorie 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: Sat, 20 Nov 1999 10:33:04 -0500
From: "Weston, Bonnie" <Bonnie.Weston@co.fairfax.va.us>
Subject: Deer Program
Has anyone done a program for preschoolers on deer? I could use any ideas
you might have.
Please email me directly. Thank you for any help you can give me.
Bonnie Weston
Dolley Madison Library
McLean, VA 22101
Bonnie.Weston@co.fairfax.va.us
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Date: Sat, 20 Nov 1999 11:37:08 -0800 (PST)
From: Susan Anderson-Newham <snewie@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Nursing area in the library
Hi all,
As a former nursing mother, I resented the idea of
being expected to nurse in the bathroom. (Unless there
was a separate area from the toilet.) We would never
ask adults to eat while staring at the toilet, so why
should infants have to? And most bathrooms are most
uncomfortable for the mother. I think the idea of a
small area that is somewhat private is wonderful, and
very family oriented!
Susan
=====
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Federal Way Regional Library
King County, WA
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Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 13:11:09 -0500
From: HFL_LISA@stls.org
Subject: Re: Lemony Snicket series
i think the question should not be whether adults "get it". Children
do.
My 10 year old son adores them and I think they are quite fabulous. I
am thinking of doing a program or older kid murder mystery using characters
from them. We don't give children enough credit sometimes for getting 'it'
whatever 'it' is. This is a book like all books-some will like some won't.
I personally cannot stand the Berenstain Bears but hey-ther's no accounting for
the way-we love Captain Underpants too!
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Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 13:11:20 -0600
From: "Susan Knorr" <Sknorr@mpl.org>
Subject: reading lists for children's librarians
Does anyone have a "core list" of books that every children's
librarian should read/be familiar with, which you use for training and staff
development? I would appreciate receiving a copy either by email
(sknorr@mpl.org) or regular mail:
Susan Knorr
East Library
1910 E. North Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
If your library does use this for training, is there any method you use to
ensure that the reading takes place, i.e. use of staff time, book discussions, a
quiz, etc. Your input and observations are appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 16:14:39 -0500
From: "Karen Sonderman" <sonderka@oplin.lib.oh.us>
Subject: Children's Book Week Rock 'n Read-a-thon
Happy Turkey Day week! We had our Rock and Read-a-thon last week (CBW) =
and I am pleased to report we had 77 readers. We blocked the days off =
into 1/2 hour slots and patrons could sign-up for as many slots as they =
wanted to. We had a total of 100 slots to fill. The Friends of the =
Library pledged $2.00 for every slot filled. We will take the money the =
readers earned and buy books for the travelling bookcart at Children's =
Hospital (they are in need of new books for the cart!). A local pizza =
parlor (Donato's) donated a 7" pizza coupon for every reader. We also =
ordered "star reader" stars from Rivershore Reading Store and gave one
=
of those and the pizza coupon to the reader upon completion of their 1/2 =
hour. Repeat readers got additional pizza coupons and could have (if =
they wanted) another sticker as well. We posted all the days/times on a =
big calendar behind the info desk and wrote the reader's names up as =
they signed up for time slots. When they completed their reading, we put =
a star sticker next to their name. No show (6 of them), no star. We =
called the program "Be a Reading Star." people got really excited
about =
it about midweek and starting signing up like crazy! We had 17 spaces =
that did not fill, mostly morning ones and around lunchtime/kindergarden =
dismissal time. We are pleased with the results and are looking forward =
to shopping for the new books for the hospital! I think I spent $12.00 =
on the 100 stickers, so this was an inexpensive program for us. It =
could be done without the stickers and would cost nothing! We have a =
Harry Potter reading program in the works for February. Of course, I no =
longer have any of the postings about the parties/activities people have =
already had. If anyone who has done a HP party would take a few moments =
and email me privately with the "basics" of what you did, I would =
appreciate it! The reading program will be based on a game of =
Quidditch, so any Quidditch related activity info would be very helpful! =
TIA.
Also, does anyone rememeber the team colors for Hufflepuff anf =
Ravenclaw? I have gone cross-eyed trying to find it in the books!
Karen Sonderman
Taylor Library
Cuyahoga Falls Ohio
sonderka@oplin.lib.oh.us
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Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 17:01:36 EST
From: "laura bockwich" <laurabockwich@hotmail.com>
Subject: harry potter
I know this has been asked several times, but I need this info for a
college. Who do you write to at Scholastic to get the activity kit and harry
potter tattoos? I did this and received them and promptly forgot who I wrote
to to get the stuff. All I remember is that you had to include a self
addressed return label. Please respond directly to me at
laurabockwich@hotmail.com
Thanks so much!
Laura Bockwich
Children's Librarian
Eastman Branch Library
Cleveland OH
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Date: Sun, 21 Nov 1999 22:44:30 -0500
From: Katherine Heylman <kheylman@apk.net>
Subject: Re: Millenium bug
In Pubyac VI #886, Lorie wrote about the millenium not starting till Jan. 1,
2001.
An article titled "2000 - 2000" ( Sunday NY Times, Nov. 14) addresses
this problem
head on. The authors point out that those of us in "the unwashed
masses" are correct
in celebrating at midnight on the coming Dec. 31. There was no year 0, due to a
blunder by a Scythian monk named Dionysius Exiguus who invented the AD system
and
started with 1 as the first year of Jesus's life. In 731 the Venerable Bede came
up
with the BC years, starting with 1 BC. Thus there was no zero year. ( Has anyone
out
there ever heard of an event that happened in the year 0? ) The authors advice:
"Celebrate both 1000 and 2001....Celebrate early. Celebrate often."
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Date: Sat, 20 Nov 1999 14:07:44 -0500
From: Mary K Chelton <mchelton@pop.mail.rcn.net>
Subject: help needed
Dear List Colleagues:
Next semester I am teaching two sections of a course called "Reading
Motivation for Children and Young Adults." This is required at Queens
for school library media specialists, but is also taken by students
who want to do youth services in public libraries. The texts will be
Krashen's POWER OF READING, Trelease's READ-ALOUD HANDBOOK,
MacDonald's STORYTELLER'S START-UP BOOK, and a coursepack of
articles. What I could use some help with is samples of good
book/media/website lists that working librarians in schools and
public libraries have done for real that I can share with the class.
With all my cross-country moving and dissertation-doing over the last
couple years, I find that my files are pretty dated, if they exist at
all. If any of you would share one or two copies of anything you are
particularly proud of, I would be happy to share it with the classes.
Please send it to the Queens address of the two below.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Mary K. Chelton
Work: Graduate School of Library and Information Studies
254 Rosenthal Library
Queens College
65-30 Kissena Blvd.
Fllushing, NY 11367
Phone: 718/997-3667 direct/voice
718/997-3790 office
718/997-3797 fax
Home: 35 Mercury Ave.
East Patchogue, NY 11772
Phone: 516/286-4255 or 516/776-2166
nb Suffolk County's 516 prefix was supposed to have changed to
631 on 11/1/99 but when it actually goes into effect is still a
mystery.
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