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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, 10 Mar 2000 00:01:05 CST
Subject: PUBYAC digest 90
PUBYAC Digest 90
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) YA gameboards
by spartalibrary@centurytel.net (Sparta Library)
2) Web classes for kids
by Susan Anderson-Newham <snewie@yahoo.com>
3) books with an "under the sea theme"
by Cathy McGill <McGill.Cathy@stirling.wa.gov.au>
4) Re: Program registration
by toni whiney <whitneto@oplin.lib.oh.us>
5) RE: Medieval Ages Program
by "Denise P. Stout" <dpstout@ccls.org>
6) RE: Medieval Ages Program
by "Smith, Barbara" <bsmith@mail.sppl.net>
7) Best books for babies & toddlers
by Julia Aker <jaker@japl.lib.in.us>
8) RE: Harry Potter activities
by Judy Stewart <stewartj@clpgh.org>
9) PUBYAC support letter
by "Julie Brady" <julie@bensenville.lib.il.us>
10) RE: Reading Motivation - Native American
by Charity Proctor <cproctor@fortbend.lib.tx.us>
11) Re: Coming to America
by "Tatar, Becky" <bltata@aurora.lib.il.us>
12) Re: Hindi movies
by "Tatar, Becky" <bltata@aurora.lib.il.us>
13) Re: Medieval Ages Program
by RoseMary Honnold <honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us>
14) La vida loca
by Kathy Graham <grahamka@sls.lib.il.us>
15) RE: Medieval Ages Program
by "Jeff/Ada Demlow" <demlow@mindspring.com>
16) RE: STUMPER: Hatchet
by Sandra Strandtmann <sandras@juneau.lib.ak.us>
17) Electric Library
by Jamie Watson <jwatson@mail.pratt.lib.md.us>
18) Re: Query RE: BOP
by annelmay@mailserver.franklintwp.org
19) RE: library sleepovers
by "Ruth Shafer" <rshafer@fvrl.lib.wa.us>
20) after school programs
by Latanya Richardson <latanyalouise@yahoo.com>
21) book group
by Dighton Public Library <dpublib@ultranet.com>
22) timelines
by Maria Wegscheid <mwegsche@libby.rbls.lib.il.us>
23) library fish aquariums
by pamd@bville.lib.ny.us (Pam Dano)
24) stumper -- picture book about clothes
by Tracey Love <tcywork@yahoo.com>
25) stumper: woodland animals
by Robin Shtulman <shtulman@erving.com>
26) Job Postings - 2
by "Tatar, Becky" <bltata@aurora.lib.il.us>
27) Meat-Eating Dinosaur STUMPER
by Farida Shapiro <fshapiro@kcls.org>
28) Sand Castles
by Julie Ann Rines <jrines@ocln.org>
29) Stumper: Lazybonia?
by Becky Smith <bsmith@utstcelbgw.state.lib.ut.us>
30) Job Opening - Wisconsin public library
by Eric Norton <enorton@scls.lib.wi.us>
31) Examples of Internet Use Policies
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
32) Stumper solved
by Marie McColley <mccolley@jefferson.lib.co.us>
33) Johnny West
by Mary Vanstone <mvanstone@tln.lib.mi.us>
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From: spartalibrary@centurytel.net (Sparta Library)
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: YA gameboards
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Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 19:23:56 CST
Has anyone used a gameboard to keep track of summer reading for teens? We
have tried many different ideas in the past few years - last year we used an
idea I got from PUBYAC and kept track of how many pound of books students
read. When they completed a book, they would bring it in and weigh it on a
scale. I have read about summer reading games. Please share with me any
ideas you might have used with teens in your library. I would love to read
about any innovative programs you might be planning for your YAs this
summer. I have been inspired by this wonderful resource time and again.
Lisa Wold - Sparta Free Library spartalibrary@centurytel.net
fax 608-269-1542 P.O. Box 347 Sparta WI 546546
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From: Susan Anderson-Newham <snewie@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Web classes for kids
Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 19:31:31 CST
Hi all,
My library has had several requests for web classes for 4th, 5th grade students
to assist in homework assignments. Has anyone ever conducted these sorts of
classes? I would really appreciate any guidelines you used and how you
structured the classes. Anec
dotes, experiences, anything would help. If there's interest, I'll post to the
list.
Thank you,
Susan Anderson-Newham
snewie@yahoo.com
Susan Anderson-Newham
Federal Way Regional Library
King County, WA
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From: Cathy McGill <McGill.Cathy@stirling.wa.gov.au>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: books with an "under the sea theme"
Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 19:32:49 CST
Hello everyone,
City of Stirling Libraries are currently planning our April school holiday
programmes with the theme "under the sea" I am writing to ask if you
could
share your favourite "under the sea" stories and activities for all
young
people up to 12yrs old. I'm drawing a blank at the moment having only come
up with the Little Mermaid and the Rainbow fish! If there is enough
interest I will post the results to the list. Thankyou all in advance.
Cathy McGill, Assistant Branch Librarian
Mirrabooka Libary
Sudbury Place
Mirrabooka 6061
Western Australia
Mcgill.Cathy@stirling.wa.gov.au
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From: toni whiney <whitneto@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Program registration
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Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 19:34:13 CST
What a wonderful dilemma! It sounds like you need to add a second or third
session!
We have registration begin two weeks prior to storytimes - we do not sign up
anyone until the day registration begins. In this way we feel that everyone
has equal opportunity to get signed up. I always take names on a waiting
list - so that we can determine when new programs need to be added!
Good luck!
Toni Whitney
Ashland Public Library
Ashland, Ohio
Mahopac Library wrote:
> How do other libraries handle their program registration for children's
> storytimes?. We have a very popular storyteller and our regular story
> time sessions are always overbooked with long waiting lists. We have
> tried various methods, in person registration, telephone registration etc
> and are now considering using a lottery system. Has anyone out there had
> experience with such a system or with another way to ensure equity?
> Sheelagh Kaplan, Mahopac Library
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From: "Denise P. Stout" <dpstout@ccls.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Medieval Ages Program
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Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 19:35:55 CST
Lydia, if you'd like to go a little farther, you should contact your local
chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism. They are a reenactment
society that covers the middle ages and will do public demonstrations for
educational purposes. I am a member and our library has had several
successful programs for kids of many age levels. They may have some ideas
for you.
A craft suggestion can be found in Huzzah Means Hooray. It is an activity
book and has a great idea for making board games. Give the kids some
inexpensive cloth or cardboard, fabric or paper markers, rulers, get some
bingo chips for pieces and they can take the game home. Good Luck!
Denise
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From: "Smith, Barbara" <bsmith@mail.sppl.net>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Medieval Ages Program
Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 19:37:42 CST
You can find a pattern for a jesters hat in either the McCalls or Symplicity
pattern book. I saw it just this past weekend but can't remember which as I
looked in both books. It should be towards the back either under costumes
or unisex patterns.
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From: Julia Aker <jaker@japl.lib.in.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Best books for babies & toddlers
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Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 19:39:23 CST
We are putting together a bibliography for a local organization "First
Steps," that deals with babies & toddlers. We would also like to
include a
book mark of the best books for parents to read to them.
Could you please share any lists you may have or your favorites with our
Graphics Specialist Marcia Sayre (msayre@japl.lib.in.us) by Monday, March
13?
Thanks in advance.
Julia Aker, Director 812-522-3412 x223 (voice)
Jackson Co. Public Library 812-522-5456 (fax)
303 W. Second St. http://www.seymour.org/MainLib/
Seymour, IN 47274-2147
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From: Judy Stewart <stewartj@clpgh.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Harry Potter activities
Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 19:40:35 CST
When we had our sleepover it was targeted for grades 4 & 5 - I even had some
minor boy-girl type trouble with THAT age group so myself I would shy away from
older kids. We limited it to 30 and had 4 adults. It went well but it was a
lot of work for the staff, especially those who stayed up all night. Now we
have a better place to have one, so maybe we'll do it again.
Judy Stewart
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
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From: "Julie Brady" <julie@bensenville.lib.il.us>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: PUBYAC support letter
Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 19:42:04 CST
As a graduate of the Graduate School of Library and Informational =
Science at the University of Illinois, I was thrilled to have =
prairenet.org become the home of PUBYAC.
Youth Services librarians have been asked to take on more and more =
responsibility for duties not even thought of when I was working on my =
masters in library science. Today, we write grants, learn and teach new =
technologies, work as partners in collaborations while we maintain the =
traditional service of collection development and programming for =
infants through grandparents. =20
Library service for children has never been consider foremost in the =
education of librarians. We are not as highly respected by the public =
or our colleagues as those librarians who work with adults only. But, =
we are a tough bunch of child advocates and we network with each other =
for support and information. PUBYAC gives us the chance to have that =
support from like-minded colleagues across the country. While many of =
us are "lurkers" and not active "posters," we all gain from
the =
information that daily comes in our email. To drop the funding for a =
listserv that allows networking for librarians who serve children and =
families is akin to further dropping children's services from graduate =
schools of library science.=20
PUBYAC is a necessity not an option!
=20
Julie Brady
Youth Services Manager
Bensenville Community Public Library
julie@bensenville.lib.il.us
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From: Charity Proctor <cproctor@fortbend.lib.tx.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Reading Motivation - Native American
Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 19:43:17 CST
check out the web site http://www.oyate.org. It gives reviews of books, =
good and bad. In the bad ones, they point out what bad stereotypes, etc. =
are in the books.
Charity Proctor
charity@fortbend.lib.tx.us
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From: "Tatar, Becky" <bltata@aurora.lib.il.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Coming to America
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Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 19:44:29 CST
Hey, Jackie, Congratulations! I know you'll have a great time! One library
to think about visiting (besides us, of course!) is the Schaumberg Public
Library in Schaumberg, Illinois. I personally am not familiar with their
children's programming, but their library is great in any way. Let everyone
know how you do! Congratulations, again.
Becky Tatar
Unit Head, Periodicals/Audiovisual
Aurora Public Library
1 E. Benton Street
Aurora, IL 60505
Phone: 630/264-4100
FAX: 630/896-3209
e-mail: bltata@aurora.lib.il.us
www.aurora.lib.il.us
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From: "Tatar, Becky" <bltata@aurora.lib.il.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Hindi movies
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Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 19:46:08 CST
I thought I would reply to the list on this, since I actually don't have an
answer, but know of a place to go for one. There is a listserv for
librarians who work with film - Videolib. What makes this list great, is
that film and video producers and distributers monitor this list and
participate. This is the place to go to find out if a title is available -
if you have exhausted your normal resources, both print and online. To
subscribe:
listproc@library.berkeley.edu - address line
no subject
body of message - Sub Videolib (your name)
This is a great list, and has great discussions on copyright, public
performance, etc, as well as title search questions.
Hope this helps everyone.
Becky Tatar
Unit Head, Periodicals/Audiovisual
Aurora Public Library
1 E. Benton Street
Aurora, IL 60505
Phone: 630/264-4100
FAX: 630/896-3209
e-mail: bltata@aurora.lib.il.us
www.aurora.lib.il.us
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From: RoseMary Honnold <honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Medieval Ages Program
Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 19:47:38 CST
We had a Middle Ages program last year. Jester hats are easy to make with a
band of paper to fit your head, 3 triangles of colored paper gluesticked
along one edge, fold down the tips of the triangles and glue on pompoms or
circles of paper. A coat of arms was easy too... a shield shaped piece of
card weight paper, colored paper to cut out shapes to decorate and I printed
a lot of clip art pictures to cut out and add, so that the coat of arms could
reflect their interests, for example, sports equipment, musical instruments,
books, cars, pets, etc. I also provided calligraphy markers to write their
names on them. Girls liked the halos we made using long chenille pipe
cleaners for the halo, wrapping them in ribbon and adding a silk flower and
ribbon streamers down the back. We face painted dragons and wizards. Had a
Feed the Dragon bean bag toss. More things if you need more!
RoseMary Honnold
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From: Kathy Graham <grahamka@sls.lib.il.us>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: La vida loca
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Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 19:48:51 CST
Hello! I need help again. A puppeteer I have booked for summer is
making a Ricky Martin puppet, but cannot find a clean version of "La
Vida Loca". I suggested perhaps there would be a children's tape or cd
that might have it. I've looked in my Kimbo & Education Record Center
catalogs & went into B&T and Amazon.com. Couldn't find anything. Does
anyone know if such a thing exists?
Thanks.
Kathy
--
Kathy Graham
Youth Services
Broadview Public Library District
2226 S. 16th Ave.
Broadview, IL 60153
(708) 345-1325
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From: "Jeff/Ada Demlow" <demlow@mindspring.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Medieval Ages Program
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Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 19:50:06 CST
How about having the kids design their own family crest? You could have a
basic pattern of a crest on white paper, talk about family crests and how
they originated and what they mean and then let the children design their
own family crest.
Ada Demlow
Kennesaw, GA
demlow@mindspring.com
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From: Sandra Strandtmann <sandras@juneau.lib.ak.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: STUMPER: Hatchet
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Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 19:51:31 CST
I am sending this response to the whole list because I think this source is
so wonderful. I can't remember the title of the movie(It is not Hatchet),
but I found the answer on the web site http:llwww.allmovie.com.
-----Original Message-----
From: Linda Moffet [mailto:moffet@dcls.org]
Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2000 7:33 PM
To: PUBYAC
Subject: STUMPER: Hatchet
A customer is looking for the movie version of Gary Paulsen's
"Hatchet." I remember seeing this on TV awhile back, and I don't think
it was actually called "Hatchet." I can't find any reference to this
anywhere I have looked, using a multitude of keyword combinations. Does
it sound familiar to anyone? Thanks in advance for your help. You can
email me directly at moffet@dcls.org.
Thanks,
Linda Moffet
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From: Jamie Watson <jwatson@mail.pratt.lib.md.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Electric Library
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Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 19:52:49 CST
Would anyone like to comment on the online product Electric Library? It
has been recommended to me, but I am not impressed. Am I right, or just
cranky? Please respond directly to me.
Jamie Watson
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From: annelmay@mailserver.franklintwp.org
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Query RE: BOP
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Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 19:54:16 CST
Lisa,
Why would someone want to scrutinize the minute type in Books in Print when
the same information can be obtained by using Amazon.com or the Barnes and
Noble website? These online sources also give an indication of whether the
book is still truly available, which Books in Print cannot, and also give a
synopsis and, frequently, some published reviews of the title. As a
writer, and as a librarian, I find this much more "user friendly", and
I
have recommended this to writers who have this question.
Anne
Anne Lemay
Franklin Township Library
Somerset NJ
annelmay@franklintwp.org
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From: "Ruth Shafer" <rshafer@fvrl.lib.wa.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: library sleepovers
Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 19:55:37 CST
It is the very best PR program the library does. We are about to have our
8th one on Friday. People ask all year long about. And besides....it's fun
Ruth
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From: Latanya Richardson <latanyalouise@yahoo.com>
To: Pubyac listserv <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: after school programs
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Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 19:56:54 CST
I am looking for suggestions to help our small library
cope with the kids who are sent to the library to play
until dinnertime. I just started my job as the Youth
Services Librarian in January and I didn't have time
to create a structured after school program. I'm
wondering if other libraries have had success with
board games and other activities for the kids who
"hang" out at there.
Thank you
Latanya Richardson
=====
Latanya Richardson, Youth Services Librarian
Aram Public Library
404 E. Walworth Avenue
Delavan, WI 53511
262-728-3111
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From: Dighton Public Library <dpublib@ultranet.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: book group
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Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 19:58:20 CST
Hi all,
We are going to try a new program this summer a book discussion group
for parent and child. Same idea as mother daughter. Does anyone have any
names of books that are good for this type of program. or any other
resources. any info will help Thanks in advance Maggie
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From: Maria Wegscheid <mwegsche@libby.rbls.lib.il.us>
To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: timelines
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Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 19:59:44 CST
I apologize ever so much but I accidentally deleted the post with the list
of websites listing historical events by date (for that ubiquitous "What
happened on my birthday? assignment).
Could someone take pity on me and sent them to me again? Thanks a bunch.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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: pamd@bville.lib.ny.us (Pam Dano)
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: library fish aquariums
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Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 20:01:07 CST
I'm the Young Adult Librarian of a medium sized public library and have
agreed to investigate the possibilites of having a fish aquarium in the
Young Adult Area of the library. Do any of you have an aquarium in your
library? If so, was it donated? How is it kept up? What type of fish do
you have? What kinds of problems do you have? Are there any success
stories? We were thinking of starting things off with a library program on
Setting up a Fish Aquarium by one of the two local pet stores. I would
appreciate any advice you can give me. Thanks,
Pamela Dano,
Young Adult Librarian
pamd@bville.lib.ny.us
Baldwinsville Public Library
33 E. Genesee Street
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 635-5631
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From: Tracey Love <tcywork@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper -- picture book about clothes
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Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 20:02:34 CST
Hi all,
A patron remembers a book in which children try on
clothes that are too small and keep saying something
like "I'm so big". Can anyone help us remember the
title of this book?
Thanks,
Tracey Dittoe
Lane Public Library
Hamilton, OH
tcywork@yahoo.com
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From: Robin Shtulman <shtulman@erving.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper: woodland animals
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Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 20:03:43 CST
Hi:
I'm resending this stumper, as it was initially posted right before
February vacation and may not have been seen by anyone.
I'm hoping someone out there will recognize this book.
The girl who is looking for this book is 17, & remembers it from her young
childhood. She would have read it in the mid to late 1980s. It might have
been something her parents read as children (in the early 1960s) , but
she's not sure.
It's a book of several stories, all about North American woodland animals.
She thinks the title might have been "The Woodlanders" or "The
Wood
Landers." She remembers the animals all living together in the same
hollowed-out tree, giving the impression of an apartment building for
animals.
Any takers?
Thanks!
Robin
R. Shtulman
Erving Elementary School
28 Northfield Road
Erving, MA 01344
shtulman@erving.com
http://www.erving.com/library/erving_library.htm
R. Shtulman
Erving Elementary School
28 Northfield Road
Erving, MA 01344
shtulman@erving.com
http://www.erving.com/library/erving_library.htm
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From: "Tatar, Becky" <bltata@aurora.lib.il.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Job Postings - 2
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Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 20:04:53 CST
The City of Aurora Public Libraries is seeking to fill two vacancies
resulting from transfers or retirements. The main library and two branches
are located in a fast-growing community 40 miles west of Chicago with an
ethnically diverse population of over 122,000.
1. Full time Reference Librarian, Main Library - Duties include general
reference and reader's advisory services for all ages; some materials
selection responsibility; may have display and programming responsibilities.
40 hours per week including evening and some weekend hours. Requires an
ALA accredited MLS, excellent customer service skills and knowledge and
experience with a variety of electronic resources. Minimum annual salary
$30,222.
2. Full time Children's Librarian, Main Library - Duties include
general reference and reader's advisory for ages preschool through eighth
grade, parents, care-givers and teachers; programming responsibilities such
as Storytimes, Booktalks, tours; special programs; some materials selection.
Requires an ALA accredited MLS, excellent customer service skills and
knowledge and experience with a variety of electronic resources. Minimum
annual salary $30,222.
Preference will be given to candidates fluent in Spanish. City residency is
not required for either of these positions. Applications will be accepted
until positions are filled. Please send or fax a cover letter and resume to
Eva Luckinbill, Director, Aurora Public Libraries, 1 E. Benton Street,
Aurora, IL 60505. FAX (630)859-1909. EEO/AA, m/f/d/v.
Becky Tatar
Unit Head, Periodicals/Audiovisual
Aurora Public Library
1 E. Benton Street
Aurora, IL 60505
Phone: 630/264-4100
FAX: 630/896-3209
e-mail: bltata@aurora.lib.il.us
www.aurora.lib.il.us
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From: Farida Shapiro <fshapiro@kcls.org>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Meat-Eating Dinosaur STUMPER
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Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 20:06:13 CST
Greetings! My name is Farida Shapiro, and I began working for King
County Library System in February. (I was with The New York Public Library
for two years.) This is my first posting to PUBYAC.
A patron remembers a book from his childhood (he grew up in the
1970's) about a Meat-Eating Dinosaur. Everyone flees in terror and shrieks
that the "Meat-Eating Dinosaur" is coming after them. When the MED
finally
catches up to them, he races past them to the grocery store, and orders a
whole bunch of hamburgers. The patron thought it might have been a Golden
Book, but after researching a Golden Book collector's directory, this
seems to have been a false lead. I've also checked Bibliofind.com, various
search engines on the internet, and asked my fellow librarians if the
Meat-Eating Dinosaur rang any bells.
Any ideas? Any leads would make the patron very happy. Thanks!
Farida S. T. Shapiro
Children's Librarian
Bellevue Regional Library
King County Library System
Bellevue, Washington
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From: Julie Ann Rines <jrines@ocln.org>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Sand Castles
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Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 20:07:43 CST
Someone asked about sandcastle programs earlier this week, sorry to
post to the whole list but i don't have the address. We just got a new
book called Sand Castle by Brenda Shannon Yee. It is a story about a
little girl who starts to make a castle and various other children join in
making a moat and walls, etc. it could make a good read aloud for a
preschool program.
Julie Rines
jrines@ocln.org
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From: Becky Smith <bsmith@utstcelbgw.state.lib.ut.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper: Lazybonia?
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Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 20:09:28 CST
Dear collective mind -
I have a patron looking for a book she read in the early 80's (the book
could be older) about a boy who didn't like to get out of bed and one
day ended up in a land called "Lazybonia." This is all she remembers -
I've checked our catalog, BIP, Amazon and Bibliofind using that word,
but no luck. Does this ring any bells?
--
Becky Ann Smith, Children's Librarian
Logan Library, Logan, UT
bsmith@mail.state.lib.ut.us
http://www.logan.lib.ut.us
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From: Eric Norton <enorton@scls.lib.wi.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Job Opening - Wisconsin public library
Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 20:10:51 CST
POSITION OPENING
YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN I, McMillan Memorial Library, Wisconsin Rapids,
Wisconsin. Progressive public library serving 40,000 people in scenic
Central Wisconsin seeks creative, highly-trained person with excellent
communication skills to provide broad range of public services for children
and young adults. Wisconsin Rapids: Quality of life rated among best of
America's small cities. High quality schools and health care; low crime
rate and housing costs. McMillan Library: 45,000-square-foot building with
excellent meeting room facilities including 250-seat auditorium.
$2,600,000 endowment. Honored by Smithsonian Institution for 20-year
tradition of presenting Smithsonian traveling exhibitions. Excellent
programs and concerts for all ages supported by $25,000 annual programming
budget. Member of South Central Library System sharing automation system
based in Madison. 13 Internet workstations available for public use.
Responsibilities: Under direction of Head of Youth Services, provide
reference and reader's advisory assistance to children and young adults
through use of print and electronic resources; assist in developing
children's and young adult collections in range of formats; present special
programs for children and young adults; and participate in community-wide
efforts to improve the lives of children and young adults. Qualifications:
A.L.A.-accredited M.L.S., ability to effectively use Internet and other new
information technologies, and excellent problem-solving and communications
skills. Compensation: $29,161 with increase to $30,797 at six months; 4
weeks vacation. Application Deadline: May 12th. Send letter of
application with three references to Ronald B. McCabe, Library Director,
McMillan Memorial Library, 490 E. Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494.
Equal-opportunity employer.
Eric Norton
enorton@scls.lib.wi.us
Head of Children's Services
McMillan Memorial Library
490 E. Grand Ave.
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin 54494
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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
To: <IFRT-B@ala1.ala.org>
Subject: Examples of Internet Use Policies
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Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 20:12:10 CST
The OIF is looking for examples of Internet Use Policies (IUP) for its site at
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/internetusepolicies.html.
The OIF is frequently contacted by librarians seeking guidance on how to write
an Internet Use Policy. OIF has developed "Guidelines and Considerations
for Developing a Public Library Internet Use Policy," found at
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/internet
.html. However, we think it is useful to provide sample policies.
If you are aware of exceptional policies, please send us copies or links.
Thank you. We appreciate your assistance and cooperation.
______________
Don Wood
American Library Association
Office for Intellectual Freedom
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
800-545-2433, ext. 4225
Fax: 312-280-4227
dwood@ala.org
http://www.ala.org/oif.html
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From: Marie McColley <mccolley@jefferson.lib.co.us>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper solved
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Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 20:13:23 CST
The following stumper has been solved:
Thanks to Lisa Smith, Alison Stein, Jen Venston, Lesley Knierim and Steve
Engelfried who all agreed that it was "While Mrs. Coverlet Was Away"
by Mary
Nash.
The basic story is about three children left alone during summer vacation.
The youngest (possibly nicknamed "Toad"?) creates a sauce for his
finicky
cat's food. The sauce quickly becomes the hit of the neighborhood, and the
children make a fortune. The secret ingredient of the sauce turns out to be
the childrens' father's vitamin samples.
Marie McColley
Temporary Children's Librarian
Jefferson County Public Library (Co)
Villa Branch
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From: Mary Vanstone <mvanstone@tln.lib.mi.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Johnny West
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Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 20:14:42 CST
A patron at my branch is looking for a serial with a character named
Johnny west. It is a series of westerns. If anyone can give me some
titiles, an author, or even tell me if I'm spelling the name right I'd
appreciate it. E-mail me directly, or fax: 810-229-3161.
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