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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, 22 Mar 2000 00:01:05 CST
Subject: PUBYAC digest 97
PUBYAC Digest 97
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: Star Wars Droid
by Mary Colleli <dutchgirl58@yahoo.com>
2) Re: Star Wars Droid
by Simpson <jsimpson03@snet.net>
3) request
by Dianne Stokes <dianne.stokes@cms.k12.nc.us>
4) Re: Rudeness
by "Vicky Smith" <vjsmith@mcarthur.lib.me.us>
5) Re: Star Wars Droid
by Ruthann Heidgerken <heidgerk@nslsilus.org>
6) Re: Rudeness
by annelmay@mailserver.franklintwp.org
7) Homework centers
by Diane_Tuccillo@ci.mesa.az.us
8) Re: Rudeness
by HFL_LISA@stls.org
9) rudeness letter (long)
by Belinda Sakowski <sakowski@grayson.edu>
10) Name for YA area
by "Lynne Madden (Victor)" <lmadden@pls-net.org>
11) Harry Potter Jeopardy
by "Amy Kennedy" <akennedy@nstoningtonpl.libct.org>
12) Stumper Solved: Potty training book
by "Fredda Williams" <freddawilliams@hotmail.com>
13) Stumper: Lighthouse & Secret Horse
by "M. B. McCarthy" <marymc@lynx.sni.net>
14) Bookhive update
by "Jeanenne Reid Robinson" <jrrchild@hotmail.com>
15) stumper--apples
by Susan Barash <barashsu@metronet.lib.mi.us>
16) Stumper - Halloween book
by Adelaide Rowe <arowe@egvpl.org>
17) seeking advice-job search, storytelling convention
by "Gwendolyn Richardson" <Grichar3@slis.ua.edu>
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From: Mary Colleli <dutchgirl58@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Star Wars Droid
Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 13:53:07 CST
Dear Elizbeth,
I have three activity books, one by Scholastic Book Services, published in 1979,
ARTOO DETOO'S ACTIVITY BOOK; and two by Random House, also published in 1979 -
LUKE SKYWALKER'S ACTIVITY BOOK and CHEWBACCA'S ACTIVITY BOOK. They all have neat
recipes, craf
ts and "work"sheet pages (coloring puzzles, connect-the-dots,
crossword puzzles, word searches, mazes, etc.). If you are unable to find these
books, let me know and I'll make copies of some of the puzzles and activities
for you, if that's not totally ill
egal and against copyright!
Mary Helen Colleli <dutchgirl58@yahoo.com>
Elizbeth O'Brien <elizbetho@hotmail.com> wrote:
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From: Simpson <jsimpson03@snet.net>
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Subject: Re: Star Wars Droid
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Our library got one of those droids, too, and we couldn't figure out if
we had ordered it by mistake or what. Did other libraries get them?
And why is DK doing this?
Martha Simpson, Stratford (CT) Library
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From: Dianne Stokes <dianne.stokes@cms.k12.nc.us>
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Subject: request
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Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 14:05:31 CST
I work as a middle school media specialist. In the public library, what is
the philosophy on purchasing paperback vs. hardback books for current
bestsellers for young adults? Is it more cost-effective to buy multiple
paperback copies of a bestseller (with their limited shelflife) or buy 1 or
2 copies in hardback?
Dianne Stokes
McClintock Media Center
Charlotte, NC
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From: "Vicky Smith" <vjsmith@mcarthur.lib.me.us>
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Subject: Re: Rudeness
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When I have problems (which isn't very often--I seem to have a
remarkably polite community) I just say, "Would parents please wait
to visit until after story time, so that the kids can hear the
stories?" Works very well, hasn't seemed to engender any lasting
bitterness, and I've actually been thanked for my directness by other
parents.
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: Ruthann Heidgerken <heidgerk@nslsilus.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Star Wars Droid
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Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 14:07:59 CST
Elizabeth,
We've never had a Star WArs program, but it sounds like a great idea.
Now you've got me thinking of having one. Might I ask -- Did DK just
send you the droid, or did you order him? Do you know whom I would
contact to get one?
Let me know if you have the program. In the meantime, I'll let you know
if I come up with any great ideas for the program.
Thanks much!
Ruthann Heidgerken [heidgerk@nslsilus.org]
Dundee Township Public Library
Dundee, Il
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From: annelmay@mailserver.franklintwp.org
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Subject: Re: Rudeness
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Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 14:09:18 CST
Mary,
I was tempted to lock the door once, but didn't because that would prevent
us from getting out if we should need to (even though there is another
exit, this is the one people would move to first).
Instead, if we can't have a librarian at the desk, I post a sign on the
door asking them to wait for the librarian lets them in. This has worked
for us. For drop-in programs, we start on time and, if the room is full,
the sign reads, "Sorry! We're full today! Please come back again." We
only guarantee them a spot if they are on time. So far, this has worked
for us.
It all grew out of the experience I had one night when, halfway through
the program, the door opened in the middle of a nursery rhyme and twelve
people marched into an already full room!
Good luck to all of us who are coping with these problems. I've seen some
good suggestions, which I'm saving in case we need them some day.
Anne
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From: Diane_Tuccillo@ci.mesa.az.us
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Subject: Homework centers
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Those of you responding to Deb about the resources, references and other
stuff about homework centers, will you please copy your messages to me? We
are also exploring this service. Thanks!
Diane Tuccillo
Senior Librarian/YA Coordinator
Mesa Public Library, AZ
Diane_Tuccillo@ci.mesa.az.us
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From: HFL_LISA@stls.org
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Rudeness
Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 14:12:06 CST
GOSH-you are all so vigilant at your storytime. Letters, locked doors,
what's next armed guards? I have 30 children every wednesday at my
Family Program and we have had everything form crying babies to children
who wish to just "Tell you Miss LIsa about MY pirate friends!" I take
it all with a grain of salt, roll with the general tone and simply
use the evil eye on any adults misbehaving. I want them to all feel
welcome and not discouraged from coming. If a child is still at the
get up and leave when they are bored stage-I say let them go. The will
wander back eventually and then one day lo and behold they are sitting
through stories! I remember as a mother how hard it is holding one
watching the other etc. I guess my attitude is to be a bit relaxed and
have fun. To many times with children people prep and prepare and then
get very upset if people aren't paying the right amount of attention.
But they ARE children and parents are harried at times and don't always
get to see each other etc. I guess some of you might find our Story
Night messy but it is one big fun time for the rest of us and many of
the parents who have felt uncomfortable at our ocnventional sit and be
quiet times love coming.
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From: Belinda Sakowski <sakowski@grayson.edu>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: rudeness letter (long)
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Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 14:13:24 CST
Hi all,
Many have asked me to post the letter we hand out to parents/caregivers at
our storyhour. I apologize in advance for the length of this post but I
will be away from the library for approx. 2-3 weeks and will not be able to
reply individually.
CHILDREN'S CORNER/READ TO WIN
SHERMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Children's Corner/Read to Win is a program designed to introduce your
presshool child to the library and to the fun of reading. To help make
this a pleasant experience for your child, we ask that you follow these
simple guidelines:
1. Help your child develop good listening skills by encouraging
him to listen quietly to the program. You may wish to sit with a younger
child to help him remain still. Older children will follow the example you
set, especially if you discuss with them how talking and moving around,
will disturb their friends and keep them from enjoying the program.
2. If your child becomes disruptive and sitting with them does not help,
suggest that you both go out to the children's department. Make a quiet exit.
3. Please do not ignore your child's behavior when it is disturbing others.
4. For your child's safety, please keep him off the stage and back from
the puppet stage. Please do not allow him to climb on the stacks of
chairs. They could fall forward.
5. Storytime is a great time to socialize with our friends. Please help
us by setting a good example for the children. Listen and participate as
much as you can. It is difficult to hear and keep the children focussed on
the stories if there is background chatter.
We strive to make storytime a pleasant experience. Please help us to make
it so. We enjoy working with your children each week. Thank you for
sharing them with us.
Belinda, Alisa, Kris and Eileen
As I stated in an earlier post we still have to remind them at times to
save the chatter for game time and to keep their children from wandering
around. For the most part it has worked for us.
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: "Lynne Madden (Victor)" <lmadden@pls-net.org>
To: Pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Name for YA area
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Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 14:15:34 CST
Hello all. I am looking for some suggestions for a name for our YA
area. We have been in our building for about 4 years and have a nice YA
area, but many kids don't know it's there because it's tucked away and
doesn't have a sign identifying it. I have finally gotten permission
from the director to purchase a neon-light type sign that we will hang
by this area. We are looking for something to call this area other than
YA or Young Adult. Do any of you have something similar or any catchy
names I can suggest to her? Thanks in advance for your help!
Lynne Madden, Victor Free Library
lmadden@pls-net.org
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From: "Amy Kennedy" <akennedy@nstoningtonpl.libct.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Harry Potter Jeopardy
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Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 14:16:46 CST
Does anybody have the list of questions one list member created and sent
out about a month ago? I need the list ASAP, in one hour. It's 1:30 EST
on tues. Thanks.
Amy Kennedy
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From: "Fredda Williams" <freddawilliams@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper Solved: Potty training book
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Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 14:18:20 CST
This list is great! Several people responded immediately to my request for
a potty training book a patron remembered from the 70's. The general
consensus seems to be that the book is "Toilet Learning" by Allison
Mack
(1978) We've suggested that to our patron and she is going to take a look
at the book.
Thanks again. The collective wisdom of this group helps all of us to look
like geniuses in the eyes of our patrons.
Fredda
Fredda Williams
Children's Services Manager
Knox County Public Library System
freddawilliams@hotmail.com
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From: "M. B. McCarthy" <marymc@lynx.sni.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper: Lighthouse & Secret Horse
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Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 14:19:40 CST
Crew-
Needing the collective intelligence you possess. I've got two patrons
looking for secret books from their childhood, neither of which can I
locate. Any assistance is most welcome.
1) Book from the 50-60's about a child who keeps a horse in an abandoned
barn in secret. She thinks this is a female author, and the book title is
either SECRET PONY or SECRET HORSE. I've found mention of a Holland book,
Secret Horse, but can find no summary. If anyone knows the answer to this
one, or has a copy of the Holland book and can check the contents, please
let me know.
2) Our second secret book is more difficult. She remembers a story about
two boys, a lighthouse, a secret code, and a message in a bottle. The book
is probably at least 20 years old. Any suggestions on this one?
Please respond to me directly off list. Thanks!
mmc
Mary McCarthy
ACLIN Support Librarian
Colorado State Library/BCR
marymc@sni.net
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From: "Jeanenne Reid Robinson" <jrrchild@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Bookhive update
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Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 14:21:03 CST
The Bookhive (a children's book review website) has some new features
(www.bookhive.org). The opening page is different and there is now an
"About" page. Also under each book review there is an "Add your
comments
about this book" feature. Thanks to everyone who has sent comments and book
review suggestions to the website. We appreciate them. The Public Library of
Charlotte and Mecklenburg County will have a booth (1705)in the exhibit hall
at the Public Library Association conference in Charlotte and will be
displaying some of its websites including Bookhive.
Thank you,
Jeanenne Robinson
Jrrchild@hotmail.com
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From: Susan Barash <barashsu@metronet.lib.mi.us>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper--apples
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Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 14:22:19 CST
Hello!
A patron came in today who was looking for a book about apples that she
read back in the 60's. The title was something like Apples Everywhere, or
Apples Every Day. It was a non-fiction book, with a theme of apples,
Fall, and leaves, written at about a 3-5th grade level. She would like to
read this book to her daughter, and would appreciate any input.
I've checked Best Books for Children, Children's Catalog, Amazon,
ABE, & Bibliofind. TIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sue Barash
West Bloomfield Township Public Library
Westacres Branch
7321 Commerce Rd.
West Bloomfield, MI 48324
(248) 363-4022
(248)363-7243 (Fax)
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From: Adelaide Rowe <arowe@egvpl.org>
To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper - Halloween book
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Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 14:23:48 CST
The person who remembers this book is 32. A group of children go trick
or treating at a professor's house and they say "trick or treat". He
says "trick", and he brings everyone inside and teaches them how to
make
some sort of tree or cornstalk out of newspaper. Does anyone have any
idea? Thanks,
Adelaide Rowe
Elk Grove Village Public Library, IL
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From: "Gwendolyn Richardson" <Grichar3@slis.ua.edu>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: seeking advice-job search, storytelling convention
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Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 14:24:59 CST
Dear Friends,
I am a library school student in Alabama, planning and hoping to
find work in children's services when I graduate next Spring. My
sweetheart is considering a job opportunity in the Finger Lakes
region of New York. The idea of moving is both exciting and
somewhat scary to me. I am adventurous, but I also like to plan
ahead. Alas, I don't know a soul in New York. Can anyone give
me any information on public library jobs in Ithaca or Syracuse ?
How often do entry level positions in children's services become
available? Do folks like working for these systems ?
On another note, I am considering attending the National
Storytelling Conference in Kingsport Tennessee this summer.
Has anyone been ? Is it worth the expense ?
Thanks so much for your help.
Please feel free to e-mail me directly at grichar3@slis.ua.edu
Danielle Richardson
University of Alabama
School of Library and Information Science
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