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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: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 20:55:25 CST
Subject: PUBYAC digest 84
PUBYAC Digest 84
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) RE: Recessed monitors
by "Vicky Smith" <vjsmith@mcarthur.lib.me.us>
2) Tallahassee Democrat Online
by Carole Fiore <cfiore@earthlink.net>
3) Re: gardens
by Mary Ann Gilpatrick <magilpat@walnet.walla-walla.wa.us>
4) Child Safety on the Information Highway
by "Bev Obert" <bevo@rpls.lib.il.us>
5) Children's Book Characters Costume Rental
by "Katie O'Dell" <katiem@nethost.multnomah.lib.or.us>
6) Re: Library TV show
by theresa robinett <theresart@yahoo.com>
7) evaluating non-book media
by "Rebecca Smith" <rsps@hotmail.com>
8) evaluating non-book media
by "Rebecca Smith" <rsps@hotmail.com>
9) Beth Randall Platt???
by Nancy Schutz <nschutz@timberland.lib.wa.us>
10) re: programs: the aftermath
by Minero@aol.com
11) internet filtering
by Anita Beaman <abeaman@yahoo.com>
12) Re: Inkjet refills
by Karen Cordiner <Karen_Cordiner@bc.sympatico.ca>
13) Re: Prowrestling Stars series
by Naughyde@aol.com
14) laptops for circulation
by "Jane G. Connor" <janec@leo.scsl.state.sc.us>
15) Re: Top Authors and Kids' Art
by Sally Goodroe <sgoodroe@sticon.stic.lib.tx.us>
16) Series Help
by Jacquelyn Keith <jkeith@vanlib.fvrl.org>
17) Re: gardens
by "kathy crawford" <kathy_crawford@hotmail.com>
18) Re: Unattended children
by Mark Gochnour <gochnm@mont.lib.md.us>
19) Concern about Houston decision
by Mary K Chelton <mchelton@pop.mail.rcn.net>
20) Re: children's library cards
by Mark Gochnour <gochnm@mont.lib.md.us>
21) Library Cards for Teens
by Squires Lorraine <squires@mcpl.lib.ny.us>
22) Re: Environmental Storytime
by Cheryl Cruse <cgrudem@earthlink.net>
23) The Andrew Carnegie Medal for Video
by Tanya DiMaggio <tanya@mail.sttammany.lib.la.us>
24) Re: Cleaning up after programs
by Christine Hill <chill@willingboro.org>
25) Tuck Everlasting
by Cheryl Christians <cbybee@tenet.edu>
26) Re: children's library cards
by "Cindy Rider" <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.us>
27) Teapot Storytimes?
by Janice Lyhane <janicel@bluevalley.net>
28) sports crafts
by "Elizabeth Buono" <ebuono73@hotmail.com>
29) Internet filtering -- Beaver College to change name?
by "Susan R. Hawk" <hawks@mail.dekalb.public.lib.ga.us>
30) Sendak OP?
by "Shalar Brown" <SHBROWN@iowa-city.lib.ia.us>
31) Re: Library scavenger hunt for 2nd-3rd graders
by Dighton Public Library <dpublib@ultranet.com>
32) RE: Environmental Storytime
by Ann Moore <SCP_MOORE@sals.edu>
33) Longmans Clasics
by Charles Schacht <schachtc@libcoop.net>
34) Newbery: Cynthia Voigt confusion
by Belinda Sakowski <sakowski@grayson.edu>
35) Nazi Gold Stumper
by Rebecca Purdy <rpurdy@hq.crrl.org>
36) Boy/Wagon stumper solved
by Nancy Schutz <nschutz@timberland.lib.wa.us>
37) Position announcement
by "Steve Baumholtz" <sbaumholtz@banet.net>
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From: "Vicky Smith" <vjsmith@mcarthur.lib.me.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Recessed monitors
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Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 20:03:42 CST
At my library, the children's room has recessed monitors for both the
reference desks and the Internet stations. We installed them for the
Internet stations to cut down on the visibility of porn sites--now if
you want second-hand smut, you need to sit on the floor and peer
around people's knees. Not fool-proof, but then neither are filters,
hey?
And converting to the recessed monitors has been wonderful for
reference. Now when children walk in they can actually see us,
instead of wire spaghetti at the back of the monitor. The desks
have a glss surface, so we also have more work surface for
non-computer-related activities than we did before. The desk that's
located directly under the lights does have a glare problem, so we
use a fairly cheesy-looking hood to cut down on that. One positive
aspect of the cheesy hood, though, is that it works to protect
privacy when patron circ records are up. They were fearfully
expensive, but worth it.
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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From: Carole Fiore <cfiore@earthlink.net>
To: fl-lib <fl-lib@florida3.dos.state.fl.us>, PUBYAC
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Tallahassee Democrat Online
Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 20:10:33 CST
The Tallahassee Democrat, our local newspaper, did a great story on the
LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library's Born to Read program. Here
is the web address. I'm not sure how long it will stay on the TDO web
page. Look now -- before it disappears into cyberspace.
http://www.tdo.com/features/families/stories/0229/index.htm
Carole Fiore
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From: Mary Ann Gilpatrick <magilpat@walnet.walla-walla.wa.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: gardens
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Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 20:11:42 CST
I used to have the storytime kids plant seeds and potato eyes in an empty garden
patch. They got a big kick out of the beans, corn, sunflowers they had put into
the ground (in pre-dug holes). Digging in the ground and finding actual
potatoes, too. The new director landscaped the plot over with roses and
lavendar, which is also very nice but not hands-on. We have had no vandalism
aside from the usual sidewalk rubbish being left. It isn't near as big as 30x30.
Mary Ann G.
steven engelfried wrote:
> We're planning on putting a garden outside the big window of our children's
> room. There's a big section, 30 x 30 feet. The garden would also be
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From: "Bev Obert" <bevo@rpls.lib.il.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Child Safety on the Information Highway
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Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 20:12:49 CST
The Illinois Library Association www.ila.org
has recently published a document titled The Internet and Our Children. A
single copy is free from ILA or 25 copies can be purchased for $12 plus $2
shipping.
You can also see the document by going to the ILA web page and clicking on
The Internet and our Children is available in as a PDF file.
Beverly Obert
Library Development Coordinator
Rolling Prairie Library System
Decatur, IL
bevo@rpls.lib.il.us
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From: "Katie O'Dell" <katiem@nethost.multnomah.lib.or.us>
To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults & Children"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Children's Book Characters Costume Rental
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Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 20:13:56 CST
Does anyone know of a company, other than Costume Specialists in Ohio,
that will rent children's book character costumes? Thanks in advnace,
Katie O'Dell Talk It Up!
Youth Librarian Book Discussion Groups for Kids
Multnomah County Library System 205 NE Russell
katiem@nethost.multnomah.lib.or.us Portland, OR 97212
phone: 503.988.6002
fax: 503.988.5441
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From: theresa robinett <theresart@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Library TV show
Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 20:15:19 CST
The Glendale Public Library does Treehouse Tales on
the local cable on a monthly basis. We have obtained
copyright clearance for everything we use on the show.
It is a very long and laborious process, but necessary
as using the materials without it is infringes on the
copyright (from our legal department)
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From: "Rebecca Smith" <rsps@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: evaluating non-book media
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Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 20:17:27 CST
Thanks to everyone who responded to my last question about what they would
have liked/did like in a library resources for children's course.
I will post the reponses soon, since I had some requests.
My current query is also for the MLS Course I'm teaching (Library Resoruces
for Children ages 0-6).
We will be discussing non-book media (cd, cdrom, video, internet) in a few
weeks, and although I have some good sources for how to evaluate internet
sites, I need some information on the other formats.
If any of you know of a good article or book or web site that discusses
evaluation criteria for any of these categories please let me know.
Please respond directly to me, and I will compile repornses if there is
interest.
Thanks
Rebecca
*********
Rebecca S. Smith, MLS
San Diego Public Library
Branch Libraries Division
rsps@hotmail.com
______________________________________________________
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From: "Rebecca Smith" <rsps@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: evaluating non-book media
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Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 20:18:42 CST
Thanks to everyone who responded to my last question about what they would
have liked/did like in a library resources for children's
course.
I will post the reponses soon, since I had some requests.
My current query is also for the MLS Course I'm teaching (Library Resoruces
for Children ages 0-6).
We will be discussing non-book media (cd, cdrom, video, internet) in a few
weeks, and although I have some good sources for how to evaluate internet
sites, I need some information on the other formats.
If any of you know of a good article or book or web site that discusses
evaluation criteria for any of these categories please let me know.
Please respond directly to me, and I will compile repornses if there is
interest.
Thanks
Rebecca
*********
Rebecca S. Smith, MLS
San Diego Public Library
Branch Libraries Division
rsps@hotmail.com
______________________________________________________
Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
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From: Nancy Schutz <nschutz@timberland.lib.wa.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Beth Randall Platt???
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Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 20:19:51 CST
One of the middle school librarians in my district is in the process of
securing guest speakers for the Washington Library Media Specialist (WLMA)
conference in October. She asked if I'd ever heard Beth Randall Platt,
the author of Honor Bright and other books, speak. Since I haven't (and
with the successful answer to my stumper earlier in the week) I thought
I'd see if anyone "out there" had heard her give a presentation at a
conference or in a similar situation. Thanks, Nancy
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Nancy Schutz
Youth Services Associate
Lacey Timberland Library Voice: 360-491-3860
500 College St. S.E. FAX: 360-459-6714
Lacey, WA 98503-1240 e-mail: nschutz@timberland.lib.wa.us
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From: Minero@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: re: programs: the aftermath
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Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 20:21:01 CST
Thanks for all the wonderful feedback on what happens after the party's over.
I now propose we all grab a copy of Amelia Bedelia in one hand, a spray
bottle of 409 in the other, and hold a moment of silence (perhaps we should
sway back and forth with our cleaning product to the tune of "Candle in the
Wind") for all those conscientous and wonderful children's librarians
everywhere who pick each and every last piece of glitter out of the shag
carpeting. Okay, so maybe we have to vacuum and take out garbage, but we
also get to have hamsters and rabbits and make slime....some tradeoffs are
worth it, eh?
Happy cleaning,
Janitor Maggie
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From: Anita Beaman <abeaman@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: internet filtering
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Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 20:22:11 CST
I really apologize for bringing up this topic yet
again, but I'm currently writing a paper on internet
filtering and acceptable use policies. I know someone
on the list recently requested info related to this
topic, but I didn't know I'd be writing this paper
then, and didn't save the post. As far as I can tell,
the archives are still unsearchable. So, if anyone
can help me out, I need info on what kinds of use
policies libraries have (the policies themselves would
be great), how you came to decide on this policy, who
made the desision, what kinds of filters are used and
why - this is a group project covering all aspects of
the issue, so any info you can send will be of help.
We will be constructing a web page with all our info.
It's required to be "a useful resource for
professionals," so I'll post the address when its
done.
Thanks!
=====
Anita L. Beaman
University of Illinois
Graduate School of Library and
Information Science
Champaign/Urbana, IL
Life's too short to read bad books or drink bad wine!
__________________________________________________
Do You Yahoo!?
Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger.
http://im.yahoo.com
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From: Karen Cordiner <Karen_Cordiner@bc.sympatico.ca>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Inkjet refills
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Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 20:23:25 CST
Vicki,
You must have the wrong service. Try someone new. I have been having
cartridges refilled for years with excellent results.
Karen Cordiner
Vicki Ankrapp wrote:
>
> UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
> Avoid refilling ink cartridges!!! ITS A MESS!!! The cartridges never work
> properly after they have been refilled. It is one of those things that
> look like a good idea to save money, but in the long run cost more in
> labour, time and frustration
>
> Vicki
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From: Naughyde@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Prowrestling Stars series
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Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 20:24:32 CST
< I am interested in information about the Prowrestling Stars series
that was published in 1999. Have they been reviewed anywhere? Also, if
any of you have purchased the series, what do you think? Are there a lot
of scantily-clad women and bloody gore? >
You say it like it is a bad thing!
I reviewed this series for VOYA and you have little to worry about in this
regard. Most of these guys made thier names and the pre WWF attitude days;
my memory is the Austin one is the only one with a tremendous shot of a blade
job (a wrestler bleeding) but don't quote me on that. The books are not that
good, even for what they are, but they are about the only thing on the market
(don't even bother with the Ted Lewin book; it is a shelf sitter). A much
better choice than these is Wrestling Renegades : An In-Depth Look at Today's
Superstars of Pro Wrestling by Daniel Cohen (Archway, $4.99 ISBN:
0671036742). For older kids, the books by the Rock (The Rock Says) and Mick
Foley (Have A Nice Day) - which I also reviewed for VOYA - are must haves.
No worries the scant clad women in either book, nor blood in the Rock book.
The Foley book - well, he is the king of the hardcore death match. The WWF
has signed a deal with Regan books to do several more of these, although the
Stone Cold Steve Austin book has been postponed from its schedule Feb pub
date.
If you really want to get something, go out to a newstaned and buy as many
copies of the WWF's History of Wrestlemania magazine which just appeared on
the newstand to create hype for wrestlemania (April 2).
For full reviews of these, see upcoming issues of the Voice of Youth
Advocates (4720 Boston Way. Landam MD 20706, only $42 for six big issues!).
Patrick Jones
Connecting Young Adults and Libraries
http://members.aol.com/naughyde.connecting
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From: "Jane G. Connor" <janec@leo.scsl.state.sc.us>
To: "PUBYAC@prairienet.org" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: laptops for circulation
Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 20:25:41 CST
Do any of your libraries circulate laptops to children or adults for
either in-library or home use? If so how do you handle it including
circulation periods and policies? We have a query from one of our
public libraries.
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From: Sally Goodroe <sgoodroe@sticon.stic.lib.tx.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Top Authors and Kids' Art
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Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 20:26:51 CST
Dear PUBYACers,
We have posted the results of our Children's Choice voting and art
contest on our webpage. There's some great artwork and a list of the
top authors chosen by kids. You can see it by clicking on Kids Site,
then Children's Choice. There's also a runners up page for artwork.
The top three designs will be featured on bookmarks and plastic bags for
National Library Week and Children's Book Week. www.hcpl.lib.tx.us
--Sally
--
Sally Goodroe, Children's Specialist
Harris County Public Library, Houston
8080 El Rio Street, Houston, TX 77054
713-749-9031 FAX 713-749-9090
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From: Jacquelyn Keith <jkeith@vanlib.fvrl.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Series Help
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Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 20:27:59 CST
I am looking for any new series books for the "J" audience that is
about
1. Dogs
2. Animals (exclude horses)
Thanks for your help!
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From: "kathy crawford" <kathy_crawford@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: gardens
Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 20:29:08 CST
We saw a beautiful garden at Camden, Maine during our vacation this fall. I
would contact them. Kathy Crawford
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From: Mark Gochnour <gochnm@mont.lib.md.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Unattended children
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Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 20:30:15 CST
We just revised our "Guidelines Governing Use of Public Libraries - The
Related section to your question follows and complies with our state laws.
Children under age 8 must be supervised by a responsible person age 13 or
older.
Children over age 8 may not be left alone for prolonged periods or at
closing.
Mark S. Gochnour, M.L.S. <gochnm@mont.lib.md.us>
Branch Manager
Poolesville Library
Montgomery County (Maryland) Dept. of Public Libraries
The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of my
organization.
On Wed, 1 Mar 2000, Julie Rothenfluh wrote:
> We are reviewing our policy on Unattended children. I've been asked
> to find out at what age other libraries allow children to be
> unattended in the library. Currently, children age 6 and under must
> be accompanied by a parent or caregiver, age 14 or older. Please
> contact me directly at jrothen@lib.napervile.il.us. Thanks in
> advance.
>
>
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From: Mary K Chelton <mchelton@pop.mail.rcn.net>
To: YALSA-L@ala.org, pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Concern about Houston decision
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Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 20:31:25 CST
I take it everyone in Houston will be born reading since reading
motivation seems to have been dropped from this plan. Correct me if
I'm wrong, please.
Mary K.
Date: Wed, 01 Mar 2000 15:03:42 -0600
From: "Steven Hofmann" <shofmann@ala.org>
To: <aaslnews@ala.org>
Subject: [AASLNEWS:325] Repost: HISD to convert to digital libraries
Sender: owner-aaslnews@ala.org
The following news release was issued by the Houston (Texas)
Independent School District on February 17, 2000.
HISD to convert to digital libraries
February 17, 2000 - HISD, America's seventh-largest school district,
will convert to digital libraries and replace thousands of outdated
library books with new books, Internet access, and digitized books,
Superintendent Rod Paige announced Thursday.
Announcing the results of an internal study that showed that
HISD's libraries are woefully out of date, Dr. Paige said HISD will
lead the way for school districts to move thousands of out-of-date
hardcover books out of school libraries and to replace them with
computers with Internet access and digital books. The conversion will
be one of the largest ever attempted by a school district, officials
say.
HISD expects to spend millions of dollars over three years to
buy computers for libraries, connect them to the Internet, automate
library operations, buy printers and bar code scanners, replace
outdated books with digital books or new hardcover books, and improve
library facilities.
The school district also will ask the State Library and
Archive Commission and the Southern Association of Secondary Schools
to change the library standards that recommend schools have a certain
number of library books on the shelves. HISD believes school
districts should be allowed to use digital books and other electronic
sources and a smaller number of hardcover books in the library.
"Tonight, when we get off work, many of us will go home and
flip on a laptop computer and read articles, make hotel reservations,
buy birthday gifts, do our taxes, or e-mail a friend. But tomorrow
morning, our children will go into HISD libraries and see 30-year-old
books about computers that don't exist any more," Dr. Paige said.
"Tonight, we may see something on the news celebrating Black History
Month. But at school tomorrow, one of our children may read a book
called Negroes in America. Tonight, we might watch a debate via
satellite between the candidates for President in the year 2000. But
tomorrow in our schools, children will see books that announce that
Lyndon Johnson or Richard Nixon is still President. Every day, our
students hear more and more about the importance of a good diet. But
they can pick up a library book at one of our schools and read that
40 percent of their diet should come from fat. This is unacceptable."
The audit shows that at one of HISD's premier high schools,
the average book in the library collection was written in 1979. At
that same school, philosophy and psychology books average 24 years of
age, technology books date back to an average of 1982, and geography
and history books date back to an average of 1977.
At one of HISD's largest high schools, the average geography
and history book is 26 years old, and the average technology book is
19 years old.
"Our library books are woefully out of date. It's a shame,
and we have to do something about it," Dr. Paige said
HISD has already begun the move to electronic libraries. Some
libraries already have computers and Internet access. In those
libraries, students can access a variety of online resources for
research, including HISD's own Virtual Classroom Site
(www.houstonisd.org/techinst/Virtual/Default.htm), and other
resources such as World Book Online, Grolier Online, and Connected
University. HISD's Web page (www.houstonisd.org) also contains links
to many educational resources.
In addition, schools already have access to HISD-owned CD
ROMs, including National Geographic on CD, Mindscape's Student
Reference Library, and Princeton Review Smart Pack.
Despite the progress, HISD has a long way to go to push its
school libraries into the 21st century, Dr. Paige said. Some
libraries have wiring for up to 24 computers but no computers.
"I'm proud of the electronic resources we have given our
children in some schools, but the job is far, far from finished," Dr.
Paige said. "Almost every school system faces the same problem. Too
many of our children are using 30-year-old books instead of
30-minute-old downloads. This must change."
HISD librarians are being directed to immediately remove from
the library shelves all nonfiction books and reference materials that
contain out-of-date and inaccurate information regardless of whether
state library standards would cause the school to be out of
compliance with the recommendations.
In their place, over the next three years HISD will buy
thousands of new books in addition to equipping libraries with
computers, Internet access, and any appropriate CD-based research
material. The district will also buy digitized books as they become
available.
In addition, as part of this program HISD will:
* Mandate that every school have a librarian who performs
only the duties of a librarian
* Train librarians in automation and electronic research
* Develop plans to make the new library resources available
to the community after regular school hours
* Graduate students who are skilled in accessing, managing,
and using information
(For more information, contact Terry Abbott, Lisa Bunse or Carmen
Abascal, or Holly Roper at 713-892-6393)
Home: Work:
35 Mercury Ave. Grad. School of Library & Info Studeis
East Patchogue, NY 11772 Queens College
631/286-4255 254 Rosenthal Library
65-30 Kissena Blvd.
Flushing, NY 11367
718/997-3667 direct voice
718/997 3790 general office voice
718/997-3797 fax
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From: Mark Gochnour <gochnm@mont.lib.md.us>
To: Louise Capizzo <lcapizzo@falmouth.lib.me.us>
Subject: Re: children's library cards
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Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 20:32:31 CST
In Montgomery County, for years we have allowed anyone to get a card if
they have identification. Parents can get cards for their children from
infancy on up but we have a privacy law in Maryland which limits their
access to the child's record unless the child is present. Most parents
end up waiting 'til the child is of school age.
If the child is unacommpanied/without, we mail the card to the address and
notify the parents that the child has requested a library card and to get
in touch with us if that is a problem and we will remove the card. I
haven't ever heard of a problem.
We mail cards to adults as well if they come in without id.
It is up to staff to decide if they will let the person check anything out
in the interim.
Mark S. Gochnour, M.L.S. <gochnm@mont.lib.md.us>
Branch Manager
Poolesville Library
Montgomery County (Maryland) Dept. of Public Libraries
The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of my
organization.
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From: Squires Lorraine <squires@mcpl.lib.ny.us>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Library Cards for Teens
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Hello Pubyac People --
I suspect that this subject has been discussed before, and apologize in
advance for repitition.
The current policy in our district for teens to get library cards is that
their parent or guardian must give permission for under-18 year olds.
Obviously, this causes a problem for teens with
absent/disinterested/unavailable parents. We are able to go around the
problem in a circuitous way on individual cases; however we'd like to figure
out a way to make sure that all of the teens in our district have an
opportunity to get cards without going through hoops.
Has anyone had experience with enabling teens to sign up for library cards
through the schools or other organizations? I'd love to hear from the
experienced voices here, and promise to post a digest of responses (please
respond directly to me).
Thanks in advance,
Lorraine E. Squires
squires@mcpl.lib.ny.us
Adult/Young Adult Librarian
Middle Country Public Library
Centereach, NY
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From: Cheryl Cruse <cgrudem@earthlink.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Environmental Storytime
Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 20:34:43 CST
Hello Sylvia Leigh Lambert and Pubyac,
I like to incorporate stories and folklore into programs, no matter the t=
heme. My librarian friends and myself have used the book The People Who =
Hugged the Trees in programs on the environment. I don't know the author=
at the moment. Although I have since found out this is a copyright viol=
ation, we turned the book into a puppet play. We also made dolls out of =
recycled materials using toilet paper rolls, tissue paper squeezed into a=
ball shape for the heads, and stuff to decorate the rolls. There are re=
cords for kids with an environment theme, although I don't have the title=
s right now, sorry.
Cheryl Cruse
Shasta County Library
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From: Tanya DiMaggio <tanya@mail.sttammany.lib.la.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: The Andrew Carnegie Medal for Video
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Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 20:36:04 CST
Thanks to those who responded. Indeed the The Andrew Carnegie Medal for
Excellence in Children's Video for 2000 went to Paul R. Gagne for Weston
Woods Studio, producer of Miss Nelson Has a Field Day.
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Tanya DiMaggio
Children's Librarian
Slidell Branch
St. Tammany Parish Library
555 Robert Blvd.
Slidell,LA 70458-1600
504-646-6470 x17
504-645-3553 fax
tanya@mail.sttammany.lib.la.us
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From: Christine Hill <chill@willingboro.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Cleaning up after programs
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Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 20:37:34 CST
Clean-up suggestion:
I buy rolls of cheap plastic tablecloth from Sam's Club to put on every table
and
when clean-up time comes I ball the whole mess up in the tablecloth and throw
everything in the trash. Quick and easy.
Christine M. Hill
Willingboro Public Library
One Salem Road
Willingboro, NJ 08046
chill@willingboro.org
My new book! Robert Ballard: Oceanographer Who Discovered the Titanic, Enslow,
1999
Mary Ann Gilpatrick wrote:
> WE the children's staff clean up, unless we have lined up youth volunteers
to
> help. I wouldn't ask the janitor to vacuum dry leaves off the carpet, scrub
> glitter glue off the walls, or anything else above-and-beyond we created.
>
> Mary Ann G.
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From: Cheryl Christians <cbybee@tenet.edu>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Tuck Everlasting
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Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 20:38:50 CST
The teacher need only worry about whether the book has been removed from
circulation in her school district. There should be a list available from her
school librarian or Central Office of any books that have been challenged and
what
the outcome of the challenge was. The teacher seems to think that there is some
kind of national list of "banned books" that prevents schools and
libraries
everywhere from having that book. Actually, each school district should have a
process for handling challenges. Individual school districts only make these
decisions for their own district.
Cheryl Christians
Director of Library and Textbook Services
Northside Independent School District
San Antonio, Texas
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From: "Cindy Rider" <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.us>
To: <lcapizzo@falmouth.lib.me.us>, <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: children's library cards
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Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 20:40:02 CST
Our library issues cards to children of all ages...from newborn on up. If they
can't write their name, the parent writes it on the card. The children do not
need to be present either.
Cindy Rider
"Fantasy is not an attempt to escape reality, but is a way to cope with
it." - Pamela Service
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From: Janice Lyhane <janicel@bluevalley.net>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Teapot Storytimes?
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Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 20:41:16 CST
Our library has been asked to do a program on teapots. Has anybody done
something similar to this? Anything to do with tea, teapots or tea
parties would be appreciated. We checked A to Zoo and a few other
sources and have come up with a few ideas but we would be open to any
suggestions. We're not restricted to any particular age group.
Please send any emails to me personally at janicel@bluevalley.net
TIA
Janice Lyhane
Children's Librarian
Marysville Public Library
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From: "Elizabeth Buono" <ebuono73@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: sports crafts
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Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 20:42:26 CST
Hello!
Our SRC theme this year is "Reading Makes Champions," and we would
like to
do a sports craft with the kids, to decorate the room for the summer. We
are thinking of having a craft program one or two weeks before the program
kicks off, to get everyone in the mood. Problem is, I am NOT crafty, and
could use some ideas, if anyone has any. Any suggestions will be
appreciated! I have checked our craft books and not found anything. TIA!
Elizabeth Buono
Children's Librarian
The Ferguson Library
1 Public Library Plaza
Stamford, CT 06904
<ebuono73@hotmail.com>
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From: "Susan R. Hawk" <hawks@mail.dekalb.public.lib.ga.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org, publib@sunsite.berkeley.edu
Subject: Internet filtering -- Beaver College to change name?
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Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 20:43:40 CST
Apparently, Beaver College is considering changing its name, in part due to
vulgar jokes using the word "beaver," as well as finding their website
blocked by some Internet filters. Read the article at the link below.
http://www.phillynews.com/inquirer/2000/Mar/01/front_page/BEAV01.htm
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Susan R. Hawk, Youth Services Librarian
hawks@mail.dekalb.public.lib.ga.us
Redan-Trotti Library (DCPL)
1569 Wellborn Rd.
P. O. Box 709 PHONE: (770) 482-3821
Redan, GA 30074 FAX: (770) 482-3825
Opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily
represent those of the DeKalb County Public Library.
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From: "Shalar Brown" <SHBROWN@iowa-city.lib.ia.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Sendak OP?
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Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 20:44:50 CST
A co-worker had heard a rumor from an "unreliable source" that all
Maurice Sendak books were to go out of print soon, and asked if I'd heard
anything about this. I had not, and it sounds unlikely to me, but I thought I'd
see if any of you had heard this.
If you have any clues, please email me directly at:
shbrown@iowa-city.lib.ia.us
Thank you!
Shalar Brown
Iowa City Public Library
Iowa City, Iowa
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From: Dighton Public Library <dpublib@ultranet.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Library scavenger hunt for 2nd-3rd graders
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Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 20:46:02 CST
I do a scavenger hunt using popular stories the children know. I take a
section of a book that easily recognized. Place the clue in the book.
The team that brings the right book wins. Good Luck Maggie
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From: Ann Moore <SCP_MOORE@sals.edu>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Environmental Storytime
Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 20:47:13 CST
I did a similar program for 2nd graders on recycling--but these are inner-
city 2nd graders which I've found equal 1st graders (or younger) at other
schools. At any rate, I used "The Great Trash Bash" by Leedy and
"Aunt
Ippy's Museum of Junk" by Greenblat. For an activity, I used questions and
answers from "50 Things Kids Can Do To Save the Earth."
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From: Charles Schacht <schachtc@libcoop.net>
To: Pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Longmans Clasics
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Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 20:48:30 CST
Cerebrally enhanced ones - a number of our patrons are making admiring
sounds about the Longmans Classics series of abridged well known works,
and would like us to buy a bunch, but I'm having trouble finding
reviews. Does anyone have much first hand experience with them who
would be willing to share their impressions? I am beholden..
Chuck Schacht
Romeo District Library
Romeo, MI.
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From: Belinda Sakowski <sakowski@grayson.edu>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Newbery: Cynthia Voigt confusion
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Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 20:49:44 CST
Hi All,
I am hoping someone can straighten out my muddled brain. It has been a
loooooong day. I am in the middle of writing up an order for audiobooks
for juv. and young adults. I ran across a listing for Cynthia Voigt's
"Callender Papers". The description lists it as a Newbery winner. Even
Amazon.com has a review of it calling the book a Newbery winner. When did
it win??? I haven't found anything to sort this out so I bow to your
collective wisdom. E-mail me at sakowski@grayson.edu TIA
Belinda Sakowski E-Mail: sakowski@grayson.edu
Sherman Public Library Phone: (903)892-7240
421 N. Travis Fax: (903) 892-7101
Sherman, Texas 75090
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From: Rebecca Purdy <rpurdy@hq.crrl.org>
To: PUBYAC <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Nazi Gold Stumper
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Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 20:51:00 CST
The answer came right away from Jennifer Miller and is Snow Treasure by
Marie McSwigan. Now, that I see the title I recognize it as a stumper I
had previously ignored because it wasn't relevant to me at the time.
Too bad, I didn't recognize the synopsis as well as I did the title!.
Thanks Jennifer!
Rebecca Purdy
Young Adult Librarian
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From: Nancy Schutz <nschutz@timberland.lib.wa.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Boy/Wagon stumper solved
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Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 20:54:06 CST
Thank you so much to the four wonderful folks who responded to my inquiry.
The title by Benjamin Elkin (1956) is Gillespie and the Guards. My
patron, fellow staff members and myself were very impressed with your
speed and accuracy. And, he does remember it from the Captain Kangaroo
show! Nancy Schutz
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Nancy Schutz
Youth Services Associate
Lacey Timberland Library Voice: 360-491-3860
500 College St. S.E. FAX: 360-459-6714
Lacey, WA 98503-1240 e-mail: nschutz@timberland.lib.wa.us
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From: "Steve Baumholtz" <sbaumholtz@banet.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Position announcement
Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 20:55:25 CST
Wanted: Children's Librarian (F/T)
The New York Society Library, the oldest library in New York City, seeks a
full-time creative Children's Librarian to develop the collection and
conduct children's activities. The Children's Library mainly serves
pre-schoolers but also has materials of interest to primary-school
children and teenagers. (Visit our website at www.nysoclib.org.)
Duties include reader's advisory service, story-telling, reading aloud,
book talks, crafts, and creative writing workshops. Some daily work within
the Library's Circulation Department is also required.
Qualifications: M.L.S.; proven programming experience; knowledge of recent
as well as older juvenile literature; facility with computer technology
(CD-ROM resources, Internet, etc.). Must work well with younger children.
Salary: ca. $35,000. Excellent benefits package includes paid health
insurance, paid pension plan, generous vacation.
Send letter of application and resume to Mr. Mark Piel, Head Librarian, The
New York Society Library, 53 East 79th Street, New York, N.Y. 10021. Fax
212-744-5832. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
An equal opportunity employer.
Steve Baumholtz
Head of Cataloging/System Administrator
New York Society Library
53 East 79th Street
New York, NY 10021
212.288.6900
s.baumholtz@banet.net
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