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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults
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To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults & Children"
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Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2000 00:01:04 CST
Subject: PUBYAC digest 45
PUBYAC Digest 45
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: Book Bucks idea
by "Linda Ackerman" <linda_ackerman@hotmail.com>
2) Science Hands-on Workshops
by MVLA Staff <mvla@netheaven.com>
3) Re: Molly Bannaky
by karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
4) Intergenerational speakers
by "Carol L. Hranko" <hrankoca@oplin.lib.oh.us>
5) tying shoes
by Kathleen Ahern <kahern@selco.lib.mn.us>
6) Printz Award
by Sharon Lavine <slevine@nslsilus.ORG>
7) Stumper; Zillion Valentines
by "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
8) YA title stumper
by "justin cooley" <jkcooley@ll.net>
9) RE: Quidditch Query
by "Look, Lin" <llook@city.newport-beach.ca.us>
10) stumper - boots
by "Robin Benoit" <rbenoit@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us>
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From: "Linda Ackerman" <linda_ackerman@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Book Bucks idea
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Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2000 18:24:35 CST
>Sarah wrote:
>Several people have asked me what "book bucks" is for an SRP, so I
thought
>I'd send it to the list....
for every hour read, teens will receive one "book buck" (a
computer-designed
dollar). They will then save up their
>bucks to "buy" prizes at our end-of-the-summer auction....
>
I do something similiar where for each book read, teens (and adults may fill
out one entry slip and every week during our regular summer reading program
we have a drawing for prizes. They are asked to put entries in boxes marked
"middle school", "high school" and "adult" so they
receive prizes
appropriate for them. By including adults I trying to let these older
students feel part of an adult program, rather then part of the "kids"
program. We give out some cash prizes (like $5 bills, and gift
certificates,) but mostly donated items from local radio stations, sports
teams, fast food and other businesses. I haven't had much response from high
school set, but the middle school and adults love it.
Linda Ackerman
Portland Library
Portland, TN
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From: MVLA Staff <mvla@netheaven.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org, mvl_Rokos@sals.edu, scp_giffo@sals.edu
Subject: Science Hands-on Workshops
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Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2000 18:37:09 CST
The following Hands-On Science Workshops would be an excellent source
for science programming activities and ideas that can be replicated in
libraries for librarians and/or teachers in the Maryland or New Mexico.
Sorry I've posted it so late, I just received it from Charlie Scaife. I
hope those of you in the those areas can go! Sue Rokos,
mvl_Rokos@sals.edu
MAKING SCIENCE FUN: HOW TO TEACH HANDS-ON SCIENCE ACTIVITIES TO
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, CHILDREN, AND THEIR PARENTS
Friday, February 4, 2000 (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM and 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM)
and Saturday, February 5, 2000 (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
Library Lecture Room, Worcester Country School, 508 South Main Street,
Berlin,
MD 21811
Friday, March 10, 2000 (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM and 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM)
and Saturday, March 11, 2000 (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
Sandia National Laboratories, 10510 Research Road SE, Albuquerque, NM
87123-3400
Sponsored by: National Science Foundation and Union College
Do you have the time and desire to experience the thrill and
satisfaction
of generating excitement about science through hands-on activities with
elementary school children, teachers, and parents?
These two-day workshops are for 25-30 working or retired scientists,
engineers, technicians, elementary school teachers and science
specialists,
museum and library program coordinators, and home educators who are
interested in presenting hands-on science activities in elementary
schools or
other places to teachers, children, and parents. You will learn how to
teach
science to children by encouraging their natural interest in everyday
objects. The only cost is a nominal $10 registration fee. Funding for
other
aspects of the workshop including lunches, packets of materials, a book
of
activities, and a handbook for Family Science Nights is provided
primarily by
a National Science Foundation grant to Union College for the Integration
of
Research and Education. Some money is also available for travel
expenses (con-
tact scaifec@aol.com).
Priority for this workshop will be given to:
Working or retired industrial, government, or academic scientists,
engineers,
technicians, elementary school teachers and science specialists, library
and
museum program coordinators, and home educators
Those who will make a commitment to teach hands-on science activities in
elementary school classrooms, libraries, museums, or other places,
and/or to
conduct day, evening, or weekend programs in which children and parents
can
work interactively on science activities.
Teaching experience is specifically not a prerequisite.
The workshop will demonstrate how to:
Develop a network of initial contacts through friends, relatives, and
others
Plan with coordinators for the most efficient use of time
Make successful presentations
Obtain donations of chemicals and equipment
Buy supplies cost effectively
Pack and handle chemicals and equipment for transport locally
Create a good rapport with elementary school children, teachers, and
parents
Excite elementary school children and interact effectively with them
Encourage independent thinking and stimulate discussion
Conduct a Family Science Night in which children and parents can work
together on hands-on science activities
Locate the best book sources of hands-on activities
Use various hands-on science activities to spark interest, generate
excitement, and stimulate further discussion of science
INSTRUCTORS
Professor Charles Scaife, Department of Chemistry, Union College,
Schenectady, NY 12308
Email : scaifec@union.edu or scaifec@aol.com
College professor for 32 years. Spent sabbatical leave in 1994
presenting
hands-on science activities in classrooms, teacher workshops, and Family
Science Nights in more than 45 elementary schools in New England, New
York,
New Jersey, and Pennsylvania; training other scientists to do the same;
featured in the Wall Street Journal, May 17, 1994, and The Christian
Science
Monitor, January 8, 1998; visiting schools around the United States
again
this academic year.
Priscilla Scaife
A social worker turned teacher and scientist and astoundingly
flexible
and efficient at making the teaching effective under any circumstances.
COMMENTS FROM PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS
"I've been to some first-class sales meetings in my career, but I've
never
been so motivated."
"You really are A1 presenters for both adults and children."
"Thanks for a stimulating, educational, inspirational time."
"I thought this would be a good workshop, but I couldn't imagine having
so
much fun."
"Use of common, household items is the strength of this workshop."
"The experience rekindled the joy of sharing science with others."
"You are masters at asking thought-provoking questions and stimulating
discussion."
APPLICATION
Contact Celeste Bunting, 501 Edgewater Drive, Salisbury, MD 21804,
410-742-1397 (home), 410-641-3575 (school), cfbunting@earthlink.net for
application materials for the Maryland workshop. About two-page
applications
are due by January 26, 2000.
Contact Amy Tapia, Sandia National Laboratories, 10510 Research Road
SE,
Albuquerque, NM 87123-3400, 505-284-5207 (work), astapia@sandia.gov for
application materials for the New Mexico workshop. About two-page
applications are due around February 21, 2000.
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From: karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Molly Bannaky
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Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2000 18:43:07 CST
In Nassau County (Long Island, New York), some of the
libraries are treating Molly Bannaky as a regular
picture book and others are treating it as a picture
book for older readers. No one has classified it as a
biography.
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From: "Carol L. Hranko" <hrankoca@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Intergenerational speakers
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Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2000 18:48:37 CST
The Children's Services Division of the Ohio Library Council is
planning a workshop focusing on intergenerational and family programing.
We are looking for possible speakers on this subject. If you have heard
anyone speak on this subject, please forward to me information:
name, how to contact, etc.
We have a couple of suggestions, but would like additional names
in case dates conflict.
Thanks in advance!
Carol Hranko
Shadyside Public Library
4300 Central Ave.
Shadyside, OH 43947
phone: 740-676-0506
fax: 740-676-0123
e-mail: hrankoca@oplin.lib.oh.us
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From: Kathleen Ahern <kahern@selco.lib.mn.us>
To: PUBYAC <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: tying shoes
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Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2000 18:54:39 CST
I know I saw a posting a while back about both books and rhymes used to
help young children learn to tie their shoes. I have been unable to
access the archives - so I'm hopeful someone can send me the rhymes
and/or book titles. Thanks in advance!
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From: Sharon Lavine <slevine@nslsilus.ORG>
To: PUBYAC <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Printz Award
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Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2000 19:00:13 CST
Hi Everyone,
With the announcement of the first Printz award, does anyone know if ALA
is going to sell gold and silver seals like they do for Newbery and
Caldecott? I assumed they would since it shows them on the website, but when
someone from Tech Services called, the person she spoke to at ALA didn't know
anything about it.
Anyone have any inside info?
Sharon Levine
Lincolnwood (IL) PL
slevine@nslsilus.org
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From: "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
To: "PUBYAC" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper; Zillion Valentines
Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2000 19:05:48 CST
We have a preschool teacher looking for the story that she believes is =
called One Zillion Valentines. The valentines turn out to be birdseed =
for the birds. She doesn't now if it's in book form or just a story out =
of a magazine or collection. Thanks for any help.=20
Linda Peterson
lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us
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From: "justin cooley" <jkcooley@ll.net>
To: "pubyac" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: YA title stumper
Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2000 19:08:54 CST
A patron is searching for a book she believes to be about 13-15 years =
old. The main characters are YA's who are playing a video game and are =
then pulled into the game itself. They find themselves in a forest with =
nymphs, trying to rescue a princess. =20
We looked through Fiction Fantasy for Children and Young Adults, but =
nothing rang a bell for the patron.
Thanks in advance - please send suggestions to me directly.
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From: "Look, Lin" <llook@city.newport-beach.ca.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Quidditch Query
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Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2000 19:09:55 CST
Gosh, I haven't even seen my post yet, and the replies are flying in on
Snitch's wings! Thank you, everyone, and a BIG thanks to Tracy Vanderpol,
who posted the original message.
Lin
llook@city.newport-beach.ca.us
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From: "Robin Benoit" <rbenoit@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper - boots
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Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2000 19:11:27 CST
A patron is looking for a picture book that she recalls reading in the 50's
as a child but can't remember the title. It has a four word title,
something like Mittens, Hat, Scarf, Boots. She is not sure of the order of
the words, nor of exactly which words are in the title, but she is sure that
the word "boots" is in there somewhere. I searched our library
system's
catalog with no luck. I am guessing that it is out of print, and told her
that I didn't hold out a lot of hope, but that I would try my listserv.
Please reply directly to me.
Robin Benoit
Fairport Public Library
1 Village Landing
Fairport, New York 14450
716-223-9091
rbenoit@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us
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