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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: Fri, 21 Jan 2000 01:43:51 CST
Subject: PUBYAC digest 47
PUBYAC Digest 47
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) AJK is OK
by "Jerry Kuntz" <jkuntz@rcls.org>
2) Re: Poetry Cafe Name Suggestions
by Shari Hetzke <shetzke@nslsilus.ORG>
3) Re: Poetry Cafe Name Suggestions
by "CCPL Children's Department" <campchld@will.state.wy.us>
4) Harry Potter sexist?
by "Sheilah O'Connor" <soconnor@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
5) Re: Poetry Cafe Name Suggestions
by RoseMary Honnold <honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us>
6) Book Quotes...
by "Catherine E. Ingram" <ceingram@starbase1.htls.lib.il.us>
7) Re: Poetry Cafe Name Suggestions
by "GCPL Childrens Room" <gcplcr@lilrc.org>
8) Re: Poetry Cafe Name Suggestions
by annelmay@mailserver.franklintwp.org
9) Library Lock In ?
by Charli Osborne <Cosborne@oxford.lib.mi.us>
10) teen series and sequels
by Maria Wegscheid <mwegsche@libby.rbls.lib.il.us>
11) preschool libraries
by molly stcavish <mstcavish@yahoo.com>
12) Southern California Party
by Jan Wall <janw@norby.latah.lib.id.us>
13) PUBYAC subscribers
by Mlmiller23@aol.com
14) Stumper: Sleepy Hollow mysteries
by steven engelfried <stevene@dpls.lib.or.us>
15) Appropriate play suggestions
by Pam Gravenor <pam.gravenor@ncc.govt.nz>
16) Re; Stumper valentines
by "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
17) Wicker's Wishes
by Susan Lee Maranto <marantos@howa.lib.md.us>
18) Books on adoption (for lack of a better term)
by Beverly Kirkendall <bkirkend@ci.hurst.tx.us>
19) Young Adult Nonfiction
by Ada Demlow <demlowa@mail.bartow.public.lib.ga.us>
20) Re: Stumper:Julie Lawson "Trilogy"
by "Betsy Fraser" <Betsy.Fraser@public-library.calgary.ab.ca>
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From: "Jerry Kuntz" <jkuntz@rcls.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: AJK is OK
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Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2000 19:30:41 CST
I'll have to retract the message sent yesterday about Ask Jeeves for Kids.
Typing in the same terms I was searching yesterday, I now get hits against
AJK's own select database and the Metasearch hits are also hitting Education
World. I'm glad to see that my favorite search service (after KidsClick!) is
alright.
...But look at EdView's SmartZone: http://home.edview.com/default.asp. This
redesigned page appeared yesterday, and many of the pages that lead from it
end in an .apple.com domain. There's also a new brand name at the bottom:
NetSelector, with non-functional "About Us" and "Content
Standards" links.
Was Edview swallowed by Apple?
Jerry Kuntz
Ramapo Catskill Library System
jkuntz@rcls.org
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From: Shari Hetzke <shetzke@nslsilus.ORG>
To: Jennifer Bromann <bromannj@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Poetry Cafe Name Suggestions
Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2000 19:54:41 CST
How about Java Zone?
Shari Hetzke tel 847-506-2629
Secondary School Services Specialist fax 847-506-2655
Arlington Heights Memorial Library shetzke@nslsilus.org
500 North Dunton
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
On Wed, 19 Jan 2000, Jennifer Bromann wrote:
> We are having a poetry slam/coffee house in April and my director insists
we
> name it.
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From: "CCPL Children's Department" <campchld@will.state.wy.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Poetry Cafe Name Suggestions
Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2000 20:11:45 CST
We have a cute little coffee shop here called "Uncommon Grounds". Kim
Jones
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From: "Sheilah O'Connor" <soconnor@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Harry Potter sexist?
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There is a very interesting article in Salon about how sexist the Harry Potter
books are. I heard Rowlings say once that she writes what she has to write, and
can't chnage things just because readers feel she should, but I think the author
of the article has some valid points. The URL is
http://www.salon.com/books/feature/2000/01/13/potter/index.html?CP=SAL&DN=650
Sheilah O'Connor
Children's Librarian
Toronto Public Library
soconnor@tpl.toronto.on.ca
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From: RoseMary Honnold <honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Poetry Cafe Name Suggestions
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Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2000 20:45:22 CST
Real Original here HAHA Teen Poetry Night Coffeehouse
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From: "Catherine E. Ingram" <ceingram@starbase1.htls.lib.il.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Book Quotes...
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Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2000 21:03:30 CST
"She began the first of what we later called 'my lessons in living.' She
said that I must always be intolerant of ignorance but understanding of
illiteracy."
--Maya Angelou
I know why the caged bird sings (1970)
For those of you who are always looking for a quote for a newletter or
booklist may I suggest a new book we just got in called:
TITLE: The Quotable book lover
PUBLICATION: Lyons Press, 1999.
ISBN: 1-55821-882-3
Includes areas on: Reading, literacy, libraries, censorship... and more!
"What is more important in a library than anything else -- than everything
else -- is the fact that it exists."
--Archibald MacLeish
"The Premise of Meaning"
Ameican Scholar (June 5, 1972)
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| *opinions are my own* |
| Catherine E. Ingram, M.L.S. Joliet Public Library |
| Young Adult Librarian 150 N. Ottawa St. |
| ceingram@htls.lib.il.us Joliet, IL 60432 |
| phone: 815-740-2660 http://www.joliet.lib.il.us |
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From: "GCPL Childrens Room" <gcplcr@lilrc.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Poetry Cafe Name Suggestions
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Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2000 21:19:00 CST
Why not let someone your own patrons name it?? Someone who's likely to come
to read poetry there might have a good idea for a name that would mean
something to people in your area.
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From: annelmay@mailserver.franklintwp.org
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Poetry Cafe Name Suggestions
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Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2000 21:38:16 CST
How about The Attic, after Shel Silverstein's popular book?
Anne
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From: Charli Osborne <Cosborne@oxford.lib.mi.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Library Lock In ?
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Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2000 21:57:34 CST
The archives are not available, so I'm hoping that some of you
have done one. I need advice.
We've had a lot of suggestions for one in our suggestion
box, so I'm contemplating doing a lock-in for a YA summer
reading finale.
What I'm looking for in particular is: timing - all night?
a couple of hours after closing? activities planned?
how much staff did you need? how did you promote?
was your event well attended? ages? did the kids enjoy
it?
Please respond directly to me at <cosborne@oxford.lib.mi.us>
and I'll summarize for the list.
Thanks!!!
Charli
Charli Osborne, MLIS
Coordinator of Young Adult Services
Electronic Services Librarian
Oxford Public Library
cosborne@oxford.lib.mi.us
(248) 628-3034
Free the bound periodicals!!
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From: Maria Wegscheid <mwegsche@libby.rbls.lib.il.us>
To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org>, yalsa-bk@ala.org, yalsa-l@ala1.ala.org
Subject: teen series and sequels
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Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2000 22:17:58 CST
After failing to find a good source for teen series and sequels, our teen
readers' advisor, Katy Morgan, and I have developed a web site for just
that.
Check it out at
http://www.rbls.lib.il.us/bpl/services/series.htm
We welcome your suggestions. We also have a page of links to teen authors
and a variety of new things on this site that Katy has developed.
Please feel free to send us additional author and series, as well as
correct any mistakes we may have made. Thanks!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Maria J. Wegscheid
Bettendorf (IA) Public Library
2950 Learning Campus Dr
Bettendorf IA 52722
319-344-4188
mwegsche@libby.rbls.lib.il.us
Views expressed by the author do not necessarily represent those of the
Bettendorf Public Library.
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From: molly stcavish <mstcavish@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: preschool libraries
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Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2000 22:33:27 CST
I am the newly appointed librarian at a library
attached to an educational childcare center(read
preschool and extended day care) at the local
university. The library serves only the population of
100 2 and half to 5 year olds in the school. The
entire collection is picture books and readers.
I currently do a traditional storytime ( books
,fingerplays, music, plays, puppets) for all classes
once a week and some classes come to browse once a
week. All kids checkout.
I have been drawing on my experience in a public
library for these plans and lately begin to wonder if
the school setting requires another approach that I am
not seeing.
If you have any thoughts on this subject please
e-mail me at mstcavish@yahoo.com.
Also if you know of anybody involved in a preschool
library only setting please let me know as my director
likes to advertise us as the only preschool with a
library and I wonder if she is right.
Thanks, Molly
=====
mstcavish@yahoo.com
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From: Jan Wall <janw@norby.latah.lib.id.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Southern California Party
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Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2000 22:48:52 CST
Hello to all my esteemed colleagues!
It's that time of year - when *I* get tired of winter and want a party. ;)
Last year we had a "Hawaii" party and this year we (I!) would like to
go to
Southern California.
So here is what I have in mind so far - a Palm Springs golf area, a Disney
area, a sandy beach area.
What I would like some input on is - are there any crafts, activities or
stories that are quintessential Southern California?
Thanks for your wonderful ideas. Please respond to me off-list and I will
compile.
TIA!
Jan Wall
Youth Services Librarian
Latah County Library District
110 South Jefferson Street
Moscow ID 83843
fax: 208-882-5098
janw@norby.latah.lib.id.us
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From: Mlmiller23@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: PUBYAC subscribers
Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2000 23:09:18 CST
I have just joined your list. I have a question. Does anyone know about how
many people subscribe?
Minna Miller
MODERATOR ANSWERS: There are approximately 3000 subscribers on PUBYAC.
Shannon VanHemert
PUBYAC Moderator
pyowner@pallasinc.com
PUBYAC Web page: http://www.pallasinc.com/pubyac
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From: steven engelfried <stevene@dpls.lib.or.us>
To: "PUBYAC (E-mail)" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper: Sleepy Hollow mysteries
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Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2000 23:24:32 CST
Our patron is looking for a series read 30+ years ago. Detective novels
that take place in and around Sleepy Hollow. In one book kids find an
automaton in an antique shop. It writes something when wound up which help
the kids solve the mystery of who the automaton belonged to. The books were
similar to Nancy Drew in format, but "a step up" in quality. I thought
maybe it could be the Happy Hollisters (Hollisters/Hollow) but she says not.
We've checked Amazon.com, WordCat, and two series websites
(http://members.aol.com/biblioholc/gseries.html and
http://members.aol.com/biblioholc/bseries.html. Ring any bells?
- Steven Engelfried, Children's Librarian
Deschutes Public Library System, Bend Branch
601 NW Wall Street Bend, OR 97701
ph: 541-617-7072 fax: 541-617-7073
e-mail: stevene@dpls.lib.or.us
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From: Pam Gravenor <pam.gravenor@ncc.govt.nz>
To: "Pubyac (E-mail)" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Appropriate play suggestions
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Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2000 23:45:13 CST
I have a patron whose 4 year old daughter is being touched in inappropriate
places by her 4 year old playmate. She would like a book (picture book or
simple non-fiction) which will help her daughter understand what is
appropriate play/touching and what isn't. None of our books cover this -
does anyone have a title to suggest, please? Please reply to me directly.
TIA
Pam Gravenor
Children's and Young Person's Librarian
Nelson Public Library
Private Bag 41
NELSON
New Zealand
pam.gravenor@ncc.govt.nz
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From: "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
To: "PUBYAC" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re; Stumper valentines
Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2000 00:05:58 CST
Apparently there is another possiblity on the zillion valentiens and the =
birdseed and I believe this is actually what the teacher is looking =
for.It is from The Best of Totline called "Thousands of Valentines for =
Hundreds of Friends" by Susan Paprocki. Thanks to everyone who sent =
tis suggestion!
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From: Susan Lee Maranto <marantos@howa.lib.md.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Wicker's Wishes
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Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2000 00:26:27 CST
To all you wonderful PUBYACers:
Thank you to those who let me know that what our patron thought
was "Mr. Wicker's Ears," was in reality "Wicker's Wishes."
Our patron was
quite happy, as are we at Savage. You guys are great!!
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: Beverly Kirkendall <bkirkend@ci.hurst.tx.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Books on adoption (for lack of a better term)
Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2000 00:47:34 CST
We have received an unusual request. A parent is needing books on how a
species is affected when raised by another species (like Tarzan or
Mowgli)--for kindergerteners! I thought any book about getting a pet
would help, but that is too "normal". So far, the only book that comes
close is The Dog Who Had Kittens. I have looked in A to Zoo and Best
Books for Children but am not even sure of the best word/concept to look
up. We (the youth services staff and even the adult crew we pulled in
on this!) considered adoption (obviously, but that is ususally within a
species) or feral (which isn't necessarily right, either). Assimilation
came to my mind--like a kindergertner would understand that! Any ideas?
By the way, this is related to Odyssey of the Mind (or whatever it is
being called in your neck of the woods; I know there is some dispute
over the name), so if you haven't been asked yet and your schools
participate in the program.......
Please post to me directly, and I'll post all answers to the list.
Thanks for your help!
Beverly Kirkendall
Hurst Public Library
bkirkend@ci.hurst.tx.us
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From: Ada Demlow <demlowa@mail.bartow.public.lib.ga.us>
To: "'PUBYAC'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Young Adult Nonfiction
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Thanks to everyone for their input on young adult nonfiction. As soon as I
finish studying the different options, I will send everyone a list of the
different suggestions and let you know what we decide to do.
Thanks again! What a wonderful and helpful list!
Ada Demlow
Youth Services Librarian
Bartow County Georgia
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From: "Betsy Fraser" <Betsy.Fraser@public-library.calgary.ab.ca>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Stumper:Julie Lawson "Trilogy"
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Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2000 01:28:26 CST
Only the first two books are out. Goldstone is followed by "Turns on a
Dime".
The third isn't out yet.
Betsy Fraser
> I have a patron who has read Julie Lawson's "Goldstone" which was
> published by Stoddart 1997 (paperback). In it is says that this is part of
> a trilogy.
--
Betsy Fraser
Branch Librarian - Louise Riley Branch - Calgary Public Library
Betsy.Fraser@public-library.calgary.ab.ca
http://public-library.calgary.ab.ca
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