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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, 23 Mar 2000 00:01:07 CST
Subject: PUBYAC digest 98
PUBYAC Digest 98
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: Name for YA area
by "REBECCA HIGGERSON" <RHIGGERSON@sacramento.lib.ca.us>
2) Re: Star Wars Droid
by "Amy Shelley" <AShelley@larm.lib.wy.us>
3) RE: rudeness letter (long)
by "Denise P. Stout" <dpstout@ccls.org>
4) books by mail
by meltonkids <meltonkids@smithville.net>
5) Programming
by "Tamara Butler" <tamara_r_butler@hotmail.com>
6) Star Wars
by "Elizbeth O'Brien" <elizbetho@hotmail.com>
7) Re: request
by "Melanie C. Duncan" <duncanm@mail.bibb.public.lib.ga.us>
8) Re: Name for YA area
by "Melanie C. Duncan" <duncanm@mail.bibb.public.lib.ga.us>
9) space theme summer reading resource
by Carolyn Groves Winkler <cgroves@will.state.wy.us>
10) RE: Name for YA area
by betsys@cityoflafayette.com
11) Toys in the library?
by cjwhalen <cjwhalen@is2.dal.ca>
12) Re: Name for YA area
by Rosalie Olds <rolds@kcls.org>
13) Re: request
by Karen Cordiner <Karen_Cordiner@bc.sympatico.ca>
14) Re: Rudeness
by Lilredwgon@aol.com
15) Re: request
by Paulalef@aol.com
16) Out-of-print books in library collections and collectors
by Jennifer Ralston <RALSTON@harf.lib.md.us>
17) Re: Rudeness
by Debby Anderson <andersde@oplin.lib.oh.us>
18) Acceptable behavior policies?
by Marlyn Roberts <chaisegirl@yahoo.com>
19) Re: Rudeness
by Mary Vanstone <mvanstone@tln.lib.mi.us>
20) Re: Name for YA area
by "M. Mills" <mmills@stic.lib.tx.us>
21) Problem CD-ROM
by sblume@cob.org
22) Beverly Cleary Party ideas
by steven engelfried <stevene@dpls.lib.or.us>
23) RE: Rudeness
by "Look, Lin" <llook@city.newport-beach.ca.us>
24) Jan Brett
by "Elizbeth O'Brien" <elizbetho@hotmail.com>
25) Safari books
by "Jean Nichols" <jean@clarksville.org>
26) Stumper - Tying Shoes
by Tiffany Tuttle <ttuttle@timberland.lib.wa.us>
27) YA Literature
by Cheryl Edith Pearl Feindel <cfeindel@interchange.ubc.ca>
28) Stumper -
by Tiffany Tuttle <ttuttle@timberland.lib.wa.us>
29) BIB: coin picture books
by Christine Hill <chill@willingboro.org>
30) Seuss stumper
by Bryce <Bryce@exchg1.palsplus.org>
31) STUMPER: girl garden ghost cat
by Elizabeth Davis <clackamas@email.com>
32) biographies on video
by Robin Shtulman <shtulman@erving.com>
33) Job Opening...Louisville, KY
by Ginnie Hoover <ginnie@lfpl.org>
34) Thanks (was Rudeness)
by Jean Hewlett <nbclsref@sonic.net>
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From: "REBECCA HIGGERSON" <RHIGGERSON@sacramento.lib.ca.us>
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Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 12:30:21 CST
We will begin first time programming for YAs this summer and we've named our
area, Club 828, after our address--828 I St. We are also hoping to get a neon
sign for our space.
Good Luck!
********************************
Rebecca Higgerson
Youth Services Librarian
Sacramento Public Library
828 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916)264-2845
fax (916)264-2854
rhiggerson@sacramento.lib.ca.us
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From: "Amy Shelley" <AShelley@larm.lib.wy.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>, <jsimpson03@snet.net>
Subject: Re: Star Wars Droid
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Could it be because they over published Star Wars: Episode I books and now are
looking for new marketing angles? I hope they send me one, too!
Amelia J. Shelley
Manager, Children's/Young Adult Services
Laramie County Library System
2800 Central Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307)634-3561, ext. 151
ashelley@larm.lib.wy.us
>>> Simpson <jsimpson03@snet.net> 03/21/00 01:04PM >>>
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: "Denise P. Stout" <dpstout@ccls.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: rudeness letter (long)
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Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 12:41:52 CST
Great letter, Belinda! Also explaining that adults serve as models for
participation, such as: Your children look to you for ques on how to behave.
Being a participant in story time is a great way for you to model good
behavior....etc. has worked for us in the past.
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From: meltonkids <meltonkids@smithville.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: books by mail
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Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 12:44:47 CST
Hi,
I am considering starting a book loan program through the mail whereby
children who can't get to the library (we are a small rural community
and don't have a bookmobile) can receive and return books by mail . If
any of you currently offer such a service I would appreciate ANY
information such as rules for use, how much burden on staff is involved,
etc. I am especially interested in knowing if you require parental
involvement such as permission for them to participate and what ages you
offer this to. I think this could be a great thing and would love to
get it off the ground for this summer. Any and all words of advice or
caution would be appreciated!
Thanks a bunch.
Carol Thornton-Anderson
Youth Services
Melton Public Library
French Lick, IN
meltonkids@smithville.net
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From: "Tamara Butler" <tamara_r_butler@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Programming
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Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 12:47:22 CST
To All,
I saw a program on a public library website that I would like to find more
information about. It was called "Telling Your Own Story." I believe
it
was for everyday people to write their story for their kids and grandkids.
I am interested in doing something like this but can't remember the name of
the library. Does anyone know?
Tamara Butler
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From: "Elizbeth O'Brien" <elizbetho@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Star Wars
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Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 12:50:08 CST
Hello!
Thanks to those you contributed the ideas for a star wars program. Dk
publishing sent the droid as a promotional item. It came with an order form
the indicated it was $100. This was what convinced me to put it together.
Anyway, I am going to use it as an introduction to our summer reading club.
The theme is Discover Read 2000.
Thanks!
Elizabeth O'Brien
Queens Borough Public Library
Flushing, NY
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From: "Melanie C. Duncan" <duncanm@mail.bibb.public.lib.ga.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: request
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Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 12:57:49 CST
Why not pick up one copy in hardcover and another one or two in paperback?
I realize funding is a factor though, so another possibility is to use
Kapco covers on the paperbacks to extend their shelf life.
At 02:05 PM 3/21/00 CST, you wrote:
>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
>
Blessings,
Melanie C. Duncan, M.S.L.S.
Reference Librarian
Washington Memorial Library
1180 Washington Ave.
Macon, GA 31201
(912)744-0825
The Bookdragon Review (ISSN 1527-0157)
http://www.geocities.com/bookdragon.geo/
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From: "Melanie C. Duncan" <duncanm@mail.bibb.public.lib.ga.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Name for YA area
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Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 13:06:01 CST
Why not have a contest and let the local teens decide? It's their
collection, so what do they want to name it.
I did this when naming a newsletter at a library I worked for years ago. I
put sign-up sheets at the circulation/reference desks and asked for
suggestions. If other people liked a suggestion, I asked that they put a
check mark next to the title. The staff took the top suggestions from the
list and voted on them.
Blessings,
Melanie C. Duncan, M.S.L.S.
Reference Librarian
Washington Memorial Library
1180 Washington Ave.
Macon, GA 31201
(912)744-0825
The Bookdragon Review (ISSN 1527-0157)
http://www.geocities.com/bookdragon.geo/
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From: Carolyn Groves Winkler <cgroves@will.state.wy.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: space theme summer reading resource
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Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 13:13:45 CST
Crayola Kids May 2000 issue is jam-packed with crafts, ideas and facts
about space (and of course, ads!)...but it may be worth a purchase for
those of you doing a space theme (we did that one in 1998!).
Carolyn Groves Winkler, MLS
Teton County Library
Jackson, WY
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From: betsys@cityoflafayette.com
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Subject: RE: Name for YA area
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Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 13:21:39 CST
Hi Lynne-
We call our special teen place the Teen Corner. (And it really is just a
corner, divided from the fiction area by paperback spinner racks, but the
kids really seem to like having their own space. Beanbag armchairs, a low
table, and a white board for magnetic poetry are about the only furnishings
we have rooms for.)
Betsy
Betsy Stroomer
Head of Children's Services
Lafayette Public Library
Lafayette, CO
betsys@cityoflafayette.com
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From: cjwhalen <cjwhalen@is2.dal.ca>
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Subject: Toys in the library?
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Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 13:29:34 CST
Hello everyone,
I am a library school student at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia
and I'm preparing a seminar on "toys in the library." The consensus
among the
librarians in my area is that toys are not a high priority in the library and
the idea of a circulating toy library has had its day. I was wondering what
others think about this subject, namely - what (if any) sorts of toys are
usually collected by children's libraries, do the toys circulate or are they
for in-house play only, and if toys are collected, how much should be spent
updating, maintaining, and collecting new toys each year? I had been following
the discussion about circulating puppets, but are any other "toys"
bought or
circulated?
Thanks in advance for your responses (which can be posted to me directly at
cjwhalen@is2.dal.ca) and I will post a compilation or summary of responses. I
have really learned alot about children's services from this listserv and
believe it is a real benefit for all librarians (and students!).
Thanks again, Carolyn Whalen
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From: Rosalie Olds <rolds@kcls.org>
To: Pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Name for YA area
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Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 13:37:42 CST
You may have already heard this, but a lot of people call it the Teen
Zone. I hope to get a sign showing that soon.
Rosalie Olds, Young Adult Librarian
King County Library System
Fairwood Library
Renton, WA
Life's too short to read bad books or drink bad wine!
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From: Karen Cordiner <Karen_Cordiner@bc.sympatico.ca>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: request
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Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 13:46:15 CST
Diane,
Re: paperback vs hard cover
I am in a high school - grade 8 to 12. I do buy multiple copies of
paperbacks. I also buy a hard back copy of outstanding books simply
because there is no guarantee that you will be able to replace you
paperbacks when they wear out. Even good books go out of print. My
students will read hard cover books. I know that some of my colleagues in
other schools buy mostly paperbacks because their students prefer them.
Karen Cordiner
Dianne Stokes wrote:
>
> 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: Lilredwgon@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Rudeness
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Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 13:55:09 CST
Lin,
I LOVED your answer to the question, especially the part about the gun.
Another key point is not to loose your sense of humor which you also imply.
What about general feeling of being overwhelmed. Limits again?
Christine
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From: Paulalef@aol.com
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We try to buy as much exciting new stuff as we can, and that usually means
hardcover for the first copy. If we find we need more, or there's a choice
initially, we go with paperback. Interestingly enough, with the discount
structure from B&T the hardcover often turns out to be more cost-effective,
but kids usually prefer paperback so we give them what they want where we can.
Paula Lefkowitz
Parsippany (NJ) PL
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From: Jennifer Ralston <RALSTON@harf.lib.md.us>
To: PUBYAC@PRAIRIENET.ORG
Subject: Out-of-print books in library collections and collectors
Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 14:15:44 CST
We have a large retrospective juvenile collection with many out-of-print and
"collectible" children's books. We have been approached by collectors
during
the past several years who want to purchase books from our collection. (Some
are out of state collectors.) We do have a historical collection of children's
books which is non-circulating and we are adding books to this collection
weekly. I wanted to ask if anyone has information regarding web sites or
listserves that discuss collectible children's books? I do check bibliofind
often to get a feeling for what is "hot" and read whatever I can find.
I just
wanted to be up-to-date on what is currently being collected so we have a
"heads-up" here in the library. Any suggestions?
Thanks for your advice.
Jennifer Ralston
Materials Manager
Harford County Public Library, MD
ralston@harf.lib.md.us
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From: Debby Anderson <andersde@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Rudeness
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Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 14:24:06 CST
Lisa,
I'm glad you can deal with chaos well, but I can't and neither can allot
of the parents that attend story times. If you are comfortable with
that more power to you! I know children are going to be energetic and
boisterous at times so no sweat, that's easy to deal with. Rude, loud,
late and generally obnoxious parents are a different story however. Why
bother having story time at all if the kids aren't getting anything out
of it because cell phones are ringing, parents are socializing, or
Johnny is throwing a fit and Mom won't take him out to settle him down.
Kids' attention spans are short enough without having to deal with these
distractions.
We have I offer story times as a way of introducing children to the
library and the wonders of books and the joys of reading. They start to
learn how to interact and socialize with children of their own age.
This ain't happenin' if there is a whole lot of noise goin' on. I had
one little guy put his hands over his ears and yell QUIET because
another child was arguing with his mother and other adults were talking.
I think it's a parent's job to model good manners and behavior for their
children. (That's what I did with mine.) How else are they going to
learn? I believe rudeness on the part of parents indicates a lack of
respect for their own children and others, other parents and the
librarian. And yes I deserve respect as a librarian and as a person; so
do all the other kids and parents that attend. If we accept
unacceptable behavior that's all we'll continue to get.
Yes, the librarians do put allot of work into planning and preparing for
story time and it is very discouraging when the kids get little from it
because some ADULTS acting more immaturely than their kids.
Since story time is for the good of the group of children that attend I
believe we as librarians have the right to ask for and expect good
behavior from all those that attend. We need to set the tone.
If parents aren't spending enough time with their children then I wish
they would stay home and read to them snuggled together in a comfy chair
rather than creating chaos at story time. I'd love it if the parents of
the bored or "not ready" kids would leave.
The majority of parents want story time to a pleasurable experience for
their children. These are the ones who won't return if a few make it
miserable for the rest. This is not just my opinion, parents have told
me so. Parents have also told me that they appreciate it when I deal
with problems rather than ignoring them.
Deb
--
Debby Anderson, Children's Librarian
184 Phelps St., Painesville, OH 44077
mailto:andersde@oplin.lib.oh.us
Voice 1-440-352-3383 Fax 1-440-352-1069
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From: Marlyn Roberts <chaisegirl@yahoo.com>
To: Pub Yac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Acceptable behavior policies?
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Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 14:31:46 CST
Hello, everyone.
I was just wondering if any of you have acceptable (or
unacceptable) behavior polices posted in the building.
If so, I would very much appreciate it if you would
send me the text off-list.
Thanks!
Marlyn
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Marlyn K. Roberts
Children's Librarian
Codman Square Branch
Boston Public Library
chaisegirl@yahoo.com
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From: Mary Vanstone <mvanstone@tln.lib.mi.us>
To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults & Children"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Rudeness
Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 14:38:12 CST
We run 11 story times a week, all with a waiting list. It is my opinion
that Parents who make the time to commit to bringing their child on time
to enjoy storytime deserve to have a quality storytime that their child
can hear and enjoy. They didn't drag thenselves out of their homes to
have to hear someone struggling with a child who doesn't want to
participate or to have a book interupted several times by late arrivals.
We started being vigilant because of parents who said that the few rude
people who attend ruin the whole thing for them. Anyone working with small
children knows they are highly distractable and if one parent is wondering
around the storytime hushing a noisey baby pretty soon every kid is
looking at that baby rather than the book. We lock the door to better
superivse who is going into the storytime, and when. We allow late
arrivals to enter during a song but not during stories because many
children lose track of the storyline if they're interupted. The door is
not locked from the inside so anyone inside can depart in case of an
emergency without any problem. Having worked in several different
communities, I know that this type of vigilance is not necessary
everywhere so I certainly don't pretend to say that my way is the best,
its just something that works for us at this time. There are other
libraries in our community with high attendance, that have had to move
to the same system. Its just a sad commentary on our times that we
should have to regulate the behavior of adults who don't understand
common courtesy, and not something I partcularly enjoy.
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From: "M. Mills" <mmills@stic.lib.tx.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Name for YA area
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Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 14:40:51 CST
Lynne, the best way to make the section "YA user-friendly" would be to
have
area YA's suggest names and have Board/Friends/Rotary/Lions group select
winning name. Maybe highlight winning person during first month newly-named
room is open to YA's.
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From: sblume@cob.org
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Problem CD-ROM
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Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 14:42:46 CST
Borrowers report that Microsoft's "The magic school bus explores the
ocean" will
now stop and inform users that they have reached the maximum 30 uses. Customer
service tells us the disc is not defective, but this is a bug MS has no plans to
correct. They suggest users call them directly for a workaround, which might
vary with type of computer.
We are withdrawing the Cdrom and will not replace.
Scott Blume
Bellingham (WA) Public Library
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From: steven engelfried <stevene@dpls.lib.or.us>
To: "PUBYAC (E-mail)" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Beverly Cleary Party ideas
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Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 14:44:57 CST
Thanks to all who sent suggestions for our Beverly Cleary party. We ended
up doing three quick reader's theatres scenes: "Toothpaste" from
"Ramona
and Her Mother;" "Ramona Gets a Library Card" from "Beezus
and Ramona;"
and "Ralph Finds a Motorcycle" from "The Mouse and the
Motorcycle. Then we
split into four rotating activity sites: "Ramona Stilts" from
"Ramona and
her Father" (kids walk along a path (Klickitat Street) on coffee can
stilts); "Henry Huggins Newspaper Toss" from "Henry and the Paper
Route"
(kids toss newspapers onto a flat "house" on the floor, winning m
& m's when
they hit the porch...sort of like shuffleboard); "Mouse Magnet Craft"
from
"The Mouse & the Motorcycle" (kids make a simple mouse magnet,
which really
doesn't have a lot to do with the book but we just couldn't work out how to
make a motorcycle too); and "Henry Huggins's Night Crawlers"
(refreshment
station where kids could eat gummi worms and lemonade). We also had a
Beverly Cleary Quiz
(http://www-i.dpls.lib.or.us/childrens/stevenpages/clearyquiz.htm). 70 kids
showed up and we all had a great time. Other excellent ideas we got but
didn't use this time included: A Ribsy Maze, A Relay Race tied into Henry
Huggins and his salmon, A Giant Birthday Card to send to Beverly Cleary,
Ramona Letter Drawings, where kids make drawing out of alphabet letters, an
Egg Head Craft, where kids draw themselves and paint yellow "egg" over
their
faces (as when Ramona cracked the egg on her face), Draw the Pants on Ella
Funt, and Check activites on the William Morrow website
(www.williammorrow.com). Thanks to Richard Bryce, Erin Helmrich, Jeri
Kladder, Lin Look, and Leslie Schow for suggestions.
- 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: "Look, Lin" <llook@city.newport-beach.ca.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>,
"'HFL_LISA@stls.org'" <HFL_LISA@stls.org>
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Didn't mean to sound like I rule my storytimes with an iron fist (siddown,
kid, or else). I don't think any of the previous answers spoke
disparagingly of children; we were all concerned with rude behavior on the
part of adults who should know better.
For me, the size of the room has made a difference in my attitude. I have
done programs in good-sized meeting rooms, adults who chatted usually sat in
the back where they were less of a disturbance, and unhappy children could
make a quick exit. I did a few programs with an audience of 100 people. My
present storytime room is an intimate space, maybe 20 ft x 20 ft. Putting
60 people in there (even little ones)not to mention strollers, becomes
uncomfortable. Parents have to pick their way amongst packed bodies to get
a wailing child to the door. We also have a domed ceiling inset with
spotlight 'stars'. Beautiful--but voices are amplified, and 20 begins to
sound like 40. Chatting parents are also interfering with people who are
listening to the stories; is it too much to ask that they step outside to
visit? We're glad they came to the library, but like the movies, why come
into a program if you want to talk?(we don't mind conversation in the
children's room; we're much more easygoing about it than the adult side)
We've never turned anyone away, but we have noticed that after a packed
storytime, people ask, "Is it always this crowded?" and the attendance
drops. It's just not as much fun.
It's great that you have a comfortable storytime. I think there are
different styles and different audiences, and it's grand when they match up.
Lin
who had a suprisingly loud cell phone go off during "I had a rooster"
on
Monday morning.
-----Original Message-----
From: HFL_LISA@stls.org [mailto:HFL_LISA@stls.org]
Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2000 12:12 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Rudeness
GOSH-you are all so vigilant at your storytime. Letters, locked doors,
what's next armed guards?
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From: "Elizbeth O'Brien" <elizbetho@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Jan Brett
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Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 14:49:23 CST
Hello!
I am helping a friend enter a school in the Jan Brett Contest and I need to
know which of her books show olive oil. The contest is part of her website.
I got all the other hints.
Thank you!
Elizabeth O'Brien
Queens Borough Public Library
Flushing, NY
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From: "Jean Nichols" <jean@clarksville.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Safari books
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Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 14:58:46 CST
I am looking for books to use with our Summer Reading Program. The
theme is Adventure 2000 Safari! If you would please give me some good
pointers, I would appreciate it. Please reply off-list to:
jean@clarksville.org. Thanks in advance for all your help.
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From: Tiffany Tuttle <ttuttle@timberland.lib.wa.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper - Tying Shoes
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Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 15:01:12 CST
Does anyone know of a book to assist children learning how to tie their
shoes?
So far we have checked A to Zoo and have conducted a brief search on the
Internet.
Thanks!
Reply to me ttuttle@timberland.lib.wa.us.
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Tiffany Tuttle
Youth Services Librarian
Lacey Timberland Library Voice: 360-491-3860
500 College St. S.E. FAX: 360-459-6714
Lacey, WA 98503-1240 e-mail: ttuttle@timberland.lib.wa.us
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From: Cheryl Edith Pearl Feindel <cfeindel@interchange.ubc.ca>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: YA Literature
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Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 15:02:59 CST
I am looking for materials to be used by young adults with learning
problems. This is for a YA literature class project.I would like
suggestions of materials suitable for young adults who experience a
variety of learning problems. I am particularly concerned about what
would be useful for young adults with Down Syndrome.
Thank you.
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From: Tiffany Tuttle <ttuttle@timberland.lib.wa.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper -
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Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 15:04:50 CST
Hi there!
Does anyone know of a series of books (the patron read them in the 70s)
about a witch who was thin and tall.
The patron says that the books were like the Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle books.
Any suggestions will be appreciated!
Reply to me at ttuttle@timberland.lib.wa.us.
thanks!
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Tiffany Tuttle
Youth Services Librarian
Lacey Timberland Library Voice: 360-491-3860
500 College St. S.E. FAX: 360-459-6714
Lacey, WA 98503-1240 e-mail: ttuttle@timberland.lib.wa.us
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From: Christine Hill <chill@willingboro.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: BIB: coin picture books
Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 15:06:37 CST
The responses seem to have stopped, so this is the finished
list.
Axelrod, Amy. Pigs Go to Market and Pigs Will Be Pigs.
Brisson, Pat. Bennie's Pennies.
DeRubertis, Ellen. Deena's Lucky Penny.
Hoban, Tana. 26 Letters and 99 Cents.
Holtzman, Caren. A Quarter From the Tooth Fairy.
Inkpen, Mick. The Great Pet Sale.
McMillan, Bruce. Jelly Beans for Sale.
Maestro, Betsy. Dollars and Cents for Harriet.
Mollel, Tollolwa. My Rows and Piles of Coins.
Rocklin, Joanne. How Much Is That Guinea Pig in the Window?
Viorst, Judith. Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday.
And three which are primarily about paper money:
Adams, Barbara. The Go Around Dollar.
Schwartz, David. If You Made a Million.
Wells, Rosemary. Bunny Money.
Thanks to those who contributed.
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
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From: Bryce <Bryce@exchg1.palsplus.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Seuss stumper
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Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 15:08:25 CST
Help!! A young patron came into the library tonight straight from a Harry
Potter club. For next week he needs to find the name of the Dr. Seuss book
that has 12 wizards in it. It's not The King's Stilts, which has Nizards.
I checked A to Zoo and Best Books for Kids but couldn't find anything.
Please respond to me directly if possible, and I'll post answer for all.
Thanks so much!!!!
Richard Bryce
Senior Children's Librarian
West Milford Township Library
973-728-2823
"So many things have made living and learning easier. But the real things
haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the
most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures and to be cheerful
and have courage when things go wrong"- Laura Ingalls Wilder
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From: Elizabeth Davis <clackamas@email.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: STUMPER: girl garden ghost cat
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Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 15:10:42 CST
Hi all, I hope someone out there can help me. I have a young patron (about
10, I'd say) who swears she checked out a book from my library, but does not
remember the title or author. Here's what she does remember. It is a
chapter book or short novel. A girl moves into an apartment in a city. As
she looks out one of the windows, she sees the garden on the ground floor.
In the garden is a white fluffy cat. When she goes down to the garden to
see the cat, it has disappeared. This happens every time the girl tries to
get to the cat. She describes the story as a ghost story, but was not
positive that the cat was a ghost. We did a library catalog search with
lots of keyword combinations. I checked in Beyond picture books, and Best
books for children from Preschool to Grade 6. Any ideas?
Please email directly to me at clackamas@email.com and I will post the
answer to the list. Thanks!
Elizabeth Davis
Children's Librarian
Clackamas Corner Library
11750 SE 82nd Ave.
Portland, Oregon 97266
clackamas@email.com
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From: Robin Shtulman <shtulman@erving.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: biographies on video
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Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 15:12:57 CST
Hello:
Do any of you have a favorite (relatively new) series of author biographies
that are available in videocassette format?
Please respond to me directly and I will post the compilation to the list.
Thanks!
Robin
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: Ginnie Hoover <ginnie@lfpl.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Job Opening...Louisville, KY
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Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 15:14:58 CST
Louisville Free Public Library has several entry-level Children's Librarian
(salary $27,518.40) positions open and one Librarian II (minimum salary
$29.723.20) that is both Children's and Assistant Branch Manager for one of
the system's busiest branches. LFPL is a Department of the City of
Louisville and offers many opportunities for professional growth and
supervisory advancement and has an excellent benefit package.
Applicants for the Librarian II position need a knowledge of library
services to
children; knowledge of children's literature; experience working with
children preferrably in a library setting; one year's supervisory
experience; and a Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited
program.
Children's Librarian applicants must have a Masters degree in Library
Science from an ALA accredited library school. Persons nearing completion
of their MLS are invited to apply but must have completed their degree
requirements before hiring.
TO OBTAIN APPLICATION PACKET send resume and cover letter to ATTENTION:
Darlene Roby, Manager, Human Resources, 301 York Street, Louisville, KY
40203.
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From: Jean Hewlett <nbclsref@sonic.net>
To: HFL_LISA@stls.org, pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Thanks (was Rudeness)
Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 15:16:48 CST
Dear Lisa,
Thanks for sending this message to pubyac. I think sometimes
we librarians get so caught up in organizing things, and we
forget that it's really all about providing a comfortable
space for people to experience words and books. I especially
loved the last line--I know it's probably just a typo, but
it makes a marvelous poem. I have it tacked on my computer
monitor as I write this.
Have a great day--
Jean Hewlett
North Bay Cooperative Library System, Santa Rosa CA
All opinions are my own, and do not represent those of my
employers.
> Subject: Re: Rudeness
>
> GOSH-you are all so vigilant at your storytime. Letters, locked doors,
> what's next armed guards?
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