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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults
& Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults & Children"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2000 00:01:04 CST
Subject: PUBYAC digest 43
PUBYAC Digest 43
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: Need a homeschoolers resource
by Becky Smith <bsmith@utstcelbgw.state.lib.ut.us>
2) RE: School/Public Libraries SRC cooperation
by Ada Demlow <demlowa@mail.bartow.public.lib.ga.us>
3) Mock Newbery results
by Angela Reynolds <angelar@wccls.lib.or.us>
4) Books and Babies
by MEUCHEL Aimee D <Aimee.D.Meuchel@ci.eugene.or.us>
5) TAB Applications
by "Heidi Hink" <HeidiH@bethel.alaska.edu>
6) Job Interview
by "Lynn Gillespie" <katmandu@mindspring.com>
7) Teen Reading interest: survey results
by Naughyde@aol.com
8) Apologies
by Toni Buzzeo <buzzeocyll@mix-net.net>
9) "Mr. Wickers' Ears"
by Susan Lee Maranto <marantos@howa.lib.md.us>
10) Newbery help
by Bryce <Bryce@exchg1.palsplus.org>
11) Re: Books and Babies
by marshalj@mpl.on.ca (Janis Marshall)
12) Re: class visits to the public library
by MC <mrc42@yahoo.com>
13) Storytime Rugs
by jvandcar@park-ridge.lib.il.us
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From: Becky Smith <bsmith@utstcelbgw.state.lib.ut.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org, ginny1222@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: Need a homeschoolers resource
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Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2000 10:41:52 CST
You might try Bookmobile Online ( http:bookmobileonline.com ) for the
textbooks - they sell both new and used texts for homeschoolers.
There's a home-ed mailing list that homeschoolers can join - signup
instructions can be found on "Jon's Homeschool Resource Page" at
http://www.midnightbeach.com/hs/
Another good homeschooling resource page is "The Homeschool Zone" at
http://www.homeschoolzone.com/main.htm , which has a list of listservs
and newsletters that homeschoolers can subscribe to, as well as a chat
room.
"Homeschool World" at http://www.home-school.com/ also has a mailing
list.
--
Becky Ann Smith, Children's Librarian
Logan Library, Logan, UT
bsmith@mail.state.lib.ut.us
http://www.logan.lib.ut.us
Ginny McKee wrote:
>
> I have a homeschooler who is interested in finding a place to purchase
> second hand A BETA textbooks. She is also looking for a listserv for
> homeschooling parents.
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From: Ada Demlow <demlowa@mail.bartow.public.lib.ga.us>
To: "pubyac@prairienet.org"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: School/Public Libraries SRC cooperation
Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2000 10:50:37 CST
This problem could be solved by having parents sign a release at the time of
registration.
Ada Demlow
-----Original Message-----
From: Carole Fiore [SMTP:cfiore@earthlink.net]
You need to check the statutes for your state. In Florida (and I also believe
Texas), anything that can tie a patron to a service is considered confidential
information and cannot be released. Thus, reading children's names at an
assembly program or publishing the list of summer library program participants
in the local newspaper is a violation.
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From: Angela Reynolds <angelar@wccls.lib.or.us>
To: "'PUBYAC'" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Mock Newbery results
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Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2000 10:52:19 CST
Last night we held our 3rd annual Mock Newbery with 29 4th and 5th graders
voting. Their winner:
The Hermit Thrush Sings, by Susan Butler.
Honor books are: Dave at Night and Bud, Not Buddy.
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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From: MEUCHEL Aimee D <Aimee.D.Meuchel@ci.eugene.or.us>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Books and Babies
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Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2000 10:54:10 CST
A colleague of mine has requested information about how other libraries
program for books and babies. I told her I would send a request out to this
list in hopes that some of you may be able to help us out. We currently do
a weekly program called Teddy Bear Time for 0-18 month olds that last 20-30
minutes. We use music, rhymes, and board books to entertain and stimulate
the babies.
For those of you who provide this type of programming in your community,
would you please email me personally with the details of how you organize
this program, what types of materials you use, the length of time, etc. The
more details you can give the more it will help us. For example, do you run
the program year-round or in sessions? Do you invite guests? What do you
do to make it meaningful and helpful to the parents?
Thank you for your help,
Aimee
Aimee Meuchel
Youth Services Librarian
Eugene Public Library
Eugene, Oregon
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From: "Heidi Hink" <HeidiH@bethel.alaska.edu>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: TAB Applications
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Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2000 10:56:02 CST
Greetings to all Yaccers,
At our small library in this town of about 6000 people, we are attempting to
develop services for young adults. We've created a young adult area, and I would
like to get a Teen Advisory Board started. We'd really like them to help
decorate their area, plan activities, and give their input on how to make the
library appealing for young adults. My question is, for those of you whose
libraries have TAB's, how did your board get started? How did you find members?
Did you have an application to fill out? Or did you take the first 5, 10, or 15
interested kids who signed up? For any of you in a similarly sized community,
how much interest is reasonable to expect, when we're starting from scratch?
I'm not so much in need of ideas for activities yet - I've already saved several
great ones from this list! Right now, I'm just looking for good ways to get
started. You may e-mail me privately at heidih@bethel.alaska.edu. If you have a
form or other material you'd like to fax, our number is (907) 543-4503.
TIA, and also thank you to everyone who let me know which YA magazines were most
popular at your libraries (several months back). We'll be getting the first
issues of our new subscriptions soon.
heidih@bethel.alaska.edu
Library Assistant
Children's and Outreach Services
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From: "Lynn Gillespie" <katmandu@mindspring.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Job Interview
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Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2000 10:58:05 CST
Hi everyone,
I'm not sure if this is appropriate usage of our listserv, so if it isn't
just slap me on the hand and don't answer.
I've recently applied for a job as media specialist in any school in our
county. I hope to be called for interviews soon.
My questions to all of you experienced librarians: What do you wish you had
asked at your job interview, and what should I ask to help me get the job?
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From: Naughyde@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Teen Reading interest: survey results
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Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2000 10:59:53 CST
The results of last October's Teen Read Week survey from the Houston
Public Library have been tabulated. You can download the excel file
from the Teen Read Week page at:
http://www.hpl.lib.tx.us/youth/teenreadweek.htm
Over 1600 kids were surveyed using three different methods. We had a
web page survey, a print survey, and then did "voice/hand" surveys
during booktalks. See the blank survey at:
http://www.hpl.lib.tx.us/youth/teenreadsurvey.html
the basic findings:
The gender breakdown was exactly 50% boys; 50% girls.
Age was pretty young, with 12 year olds being the largest group (23%)
Favorite reading material was magazines (48%)
Favorite type of book was fiction by 2:1 ratio over nonfiction
Favorite type of fiction was horror at 18%
Favorite nonfiction was music/tv/movies at a whopping 33%
Favorite way of finding out about books (which validates Gallo's 1984
research) was from friends with 27% reporting. .(Librarians came in at
15%)
I've classed the date several ways:
1. High schools
2. Middle schools
3. Private school
4. Other (two surveys from branches and left overs)
I've done charts for the high school and middle school and the totals.
Just downloand the spreadsheet and starting 'tabbing" away
Enjoy!
Patrick Jones
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From: Toni Buzzeo <buzzeocyll@mix-net.net>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Apologies
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Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2000 11:01:46 CST
Please forgive me for posting that YALSA-BK response about STOP
PRETENDING to the PUBYAC list. I see that I was too bleary eyed
yesterday morning when posting to type the write alphabet soup into the
address line.
STOP PRETENDING, though, deserves a read if you haven't had a chance
yet. A powerful novel, written in verse, about a younger sister's
experience of her older sister's psychosis. Highly recommended.
With apologies,
Toni
--
Toni Buzzeo, MA, MLIS
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From: Susan Lee Maranto <marantos@howa.lib.md.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: "Mr. Wickers' Ears"
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Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2000 11:03:39 CST
Hello, PUBYACERS:
Today, we had a customer request a book called "Mr. Wickers'
Ears." It is an "Easy Book" about a dog who wants other ears
besides those
he has. We have looked in "Books in Print," and our old friend,
"Amazon.Com" to no avail. If anyone knows of this book, please reply
to me
offline. Many thanks!!
Susan L. Maranto
Savage Children's Librarian
9525 Durness Lane
Laurel, MD 20723
"The opinions expressed here may not be original, but they do belong to
me."
You've got to get up in the morning with a smile on your face, and
show the world all the love in your heart. ~ Carole King ~
(1941-, American Composer-lyricist)
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From: Bryce <Bryce@exchg1.palsplus.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Newbery help
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Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2000 18:00:25 CST
Hello, all! I've read with interest all of the Mock Newbery results. I
have a very successful book party group of about 11 kids that meets monthly.
Doing something like this next year would probably be right up their alley.
Can anyone e-mail me (bryce@exchg1.palsplus.org) and tell me how a Mock
Newbery is done/conducted? How do you get the books they choose from? Do
they all read different ones? What else do I need to know?
Thanks in advance for all your help!
Richard Bryce
Senior Children's Librarian
West Milford Township Library
973-728-2823
"So many things have made living and learning easier. But the real things
haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the
most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures and to be cheerful
and have courage when things go wrong"- Laura Ingalls Wilder
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From: marshalj@mpl.on.ca (Janis Marshall)
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Books and Babies
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Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2000 18:05:23 CST
My Babytime program is 20-30 minutes as well. I use 1 or 2 simple picture
books plus lots of bouncing rhymes, finger plays ( as many as possible with
puppets) and action songs. We finish every program with a waltz which is
wonderful way to conclude. The secret is to have lots of activities each
of short duration. We offer the program in three sessions of 8 programs
each, fall, winter and spring.
At 10:54 AM 01/14/2000 CST, you wrote:
>A colleague of mine has requested information about how other libraries
>program for books and babies.
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From: MC <mrc42@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: class visits to the public library
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Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2000 18:11:20 CST
Do you share your information?! we are going to do a
scavenger hunt for our summer reading program and I'd
love to have some new ideas!
Mary Christian
Children's Librarian
Delaware County District Library
Delaware Oh
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From: jvandcar@park-ridge.lib.il.us
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Storytime Rugs
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Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2000 18:17:17 CST
Thanks for all the great input about storytime rugs! There are lots of
choices out there, here is a list of the places people suggested:
abc School Supply, Inc.
800-669-4222
http://www.abcschoolsupply.com
Childcraft
800-631-5652
Lakeshore Learning Materials
800-421-5354
http://www.lakeshorelearning.com
Environments, Inc.
800-342-4453
http://eichild.com
School Specialty & Beckley Cardy
1-888-388-3224
Brodart and Demco and the IKEA stores.
I visited the new IKEA store in our area, it is quite a place! But, they
didn't have anything that we could use so we got out all the catalogs and
everyone voted.
We finally chose the "Big Ellipse" from Environments, Inc. It is the
right
size, 8x11, bright blue with a green border and should go well with our
meeting room carpet. Our staff puts picture books out on the rug for
children to look at while they are waiting for storytime to begin so they
wanted something that would highlight the books.
Thanks again for all your input!
Janet Van De Carr
Park Ridge Public Library
Park Ridge, IL 60068
mailto:jvandcar@park-ridge.lib.il.us
Janet Van De Carr
Park Ridge Public Library
Park Ridge, Il 60068
mailto:jvandcar@park-ridge.lib.il.us
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